Antarctica: A Year at the Bottom of the World

by Jim Mastro

Vivid full-color photography and a compelling personal narrative explore the remarkable, stark beauty of Antarctica, capturing the harsh, rugged landscape, natural beauty, fierce storms, icy isolation, and extraordinary wildlife of the continent. 20,000 first printing.

Genres: Nonfiction

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Jim Mastro has rescued wild dolphins, trained seals and sea lions, scuba-dived in the gloom under 15 feet of ice, done stand-up comedy, directed plays, and spent winters in Antarctica. He’s been a biologist, professional dancer, laboratory manager, college professor, drummer in a band, professional diver, research assistant, photographer, surfer, and water skier. Now he writes full time. He recently finished the Jason Hunter science fiction trilogy: Jason Hunter and the Talisman of Elam, Jason Hunter and the Hand of Osiris, and Jason Hunter and the Treasure of Hathor (re-titled from what was originally the Children of Hathor trilogy). Originally from San Diego, Jim now lives in New England with his wife, son, and a crazy little fuzzmuffin of a dog.

Reviews

[AS · Rating 5 out of 5]

- One of the books representing Antarctica on my list “Seven Continents of Books 2021” -

Wonderful! Beautifully written with terrific photos. Vividly described stories. Definitely recommend. It also has more discussion of the wildlife and landscapes than other books I’ve read about Antarctica.

[Elizabeth Marro · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was the next best thing to being in a place I've always wondered about and dreamed of visiting. Here's a link if you'd like to know more: http://elizabethmarroblog.com/2013/10...

[David Pincus · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amazing pictures and great stories

[Krysten · Rating 4 out of 5]

the photos are incredible, and unlike many of the coffee-table-sized books about Antarctica, this one had excellent stories to tell and details that you wouldn't expect to find. yay!

[Trace · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED THIS BOOK! Bought several copies for my friends at AUTEC when going to Antarctica was still a dream.

[J.M. Brister]

This is a great coffee table book with wonderful pictures.