E-list # 153

(Omaha), (Images of Nature), (2007). The limited edition of Mangelsen's extraordinary book of 115 panoramic images, chosen from a library of 20,000 images spanning 20 years. With an introduction by Jane Goodall. Copy 63 of 500 clothbound copies, signed by Mangelsen, with a signed and numbered giclee print, also number 63 of 500, of two lions in Tanzania, laid in. Additionally, this copy is inscribed by Mangelsen to the author Peter [Matthiessen]: "To Peter -- With fond memories of an evening with you and talking over a glass of wine at my cabin in Moore in 2000/2001, a much too brief encounter. Hope our paths cross again soon -- With love, Tom Mangelsen/ 2013 Oct 21." Horizontally bound folio, 19" x 11". Fine in blindstamped cloth with a photo laid onto the front cover, without dust jacket as issued, in a fine clamshell case, with publisher's original shipping box. Mangelsen was named the 2011 Conservation Photographer of the Year by Nature's Best Photography; his photograph Polar Dance, of two "dancing" polar bears, was selected by the International League of Conservation Photographers as one of the 40 Most Important Nature Photographs of All Time. A beautiful book, a stunning production, and an outstanding association copy. While copies of the trade edition, and the 2010 reprint, can be found online, we could locate no copies of the limited edition for sale or having been sold at auction. [#031717] SOLD

(Omaha), (Images of Nature), (2012). Fourth printing of Mangelsen's extraordinary book of 115 panoramic images, chosen from a library of 20,000 images spanning 20 years. With an introduction by Jane Goodall. Inscribed by the author to Peter [Matthiessen] and his wife, "who know the natural world better than anyone. Thank you for all you have done for the earth and humanity, for writing, art and my favorite birds, the cranes!" Horizontally bound folio. Fine in a fine dust jacket, with a Benjamin Franklin Award label for Best Coffee Table Book (2008). In a fine, printed carrying bag. [#031996] SOLD

(Omaha), (Images of Nature), (1999). Photographs by Mangelsen, with text by Bruemmer. Inscribed by Mangelsen to Peter [Matthiessen] and his wife in 2013. Fine in a fine dust jacket. [#031994] SOLD