The Adventures and Misadventures of Peter Beard in Africa

By Jon Bowermaster

The extraordinary story of photographer Peter Beard's life in Africa--the remarkable saga of a lone artist's audacious and fiercely idiosyncratic response to the devastation of African wildlife. 170... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821219073
• ISBN13: 9780821219072
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Bulfinch Press
• Length: 199 Pages
• Weight: 2.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.5" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

A fabulous biography on Peter Beard

"The Adventures and Misadventures of Peter Beard in Africa" is a spectacular look at the life of this well-known photagrapher and author. The writing is vivid and fascinating. The book is also illustrated throughout with Mr.Beard's excellent photographs. This book is a history lesson, ecology lesson, and art lesson all rolled up in one book, and is well worth reading. A real gem, about an amazing personality!