New Releases by Tim Flach

From the preeminent animal portrait photographer and the bestselling author of Dogs, Endangered, and Birds, a stunning collection of 180 photographs of cats, with text on the species, their evolution, and why we love them Feline is the story of our long, often complicated relationship with the most intriguing and beguiling companion, told through the lens of animal portrait photographer and bestselling author Tim Flach. In more than 180 stunning photographs, Feline explores the nature of cats, documenting the more popular domestic breeds such as Bengal, Russian Blue, and Persian cats, together with lesser-known breeds such as the Maine Coon and the Norwegian forest cat. Flach also studies feline evolutionary history with a photographic selection of magnificent cats from the 40 species classified as wild cats as well as the most distinguishable of the smaller wild species. Rich text accompanies the breathtaking visuals of each breed and species featured in the book, highlighting the heritage of cats, feline symbolism in Egyptology, the domestication of cats, and even cuteness, making Feline an artistic and gorgeous homage to cats. Includes QR codes that link to behind-the-scenes footage from some of Flach’s iconic shoots.

In a remarkable series of original photographs, award-winning artist Tim Flach examines and celebrates the wonder of the dog. New ways of living and new findings in research reveal our relationship with these much-loved creatures is even more intense and vital than we previously thought. In insightful stories and eye-opening images, Dogs Gods shows us that our great companions may not only be remarkable as dogs - they can also hold the key to new understandings of what it is to be human. Drawing on access to some of the world's most prized dogs and breeds, along with insights into cutting-edge research on the human-dog relationship, Flach and writer Lewis Blackwell take the reader on a remarkable journey around the canine world. From examining the origin of the species, to showing how dogs can surprise us with new secrets about life, Dogs Gods is an inspiration and celebration around one of the most enduring loves.

Birds of the world are portrayed in all their colorful glory by Tim Flach, the world’s leading animal photographer Radiating grace, intelligence, and humor, and always in motion, birds tantalize the human imagination. Working for years in his studio and the field, Tim Flach has portrayed nature’s most exquisite creatures alertly at rest or dramatically in flight, capturing intricate feather patterns and subtle coloration invisible to the naked eye. From familiar friends to marvelous rarities, Flach’s birds convey the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Here are all manner of songbirds, parrots, and birds of paradise; birds of prey, water birds, and theatrical domestic breeds. The brilliant ornithologist Richard O. Prum is our guide to this magical kingdom.

Who is that peeking through the page? Is it a giant panda munching on bamboo? Or perhaps a yellow-eyed tree frog hiding in a tropical forest? Who Am I? uses clever riddles and stunning images by esteemed photographer Tim Flach (taken from his Abrams adult book Endangered) to introduce ten vital species-at-risk to readers. With its engaging and timely message, this beautifully crafted picture book is perfect for the youngest animal enthusiasts.

The acclaimed wildlife photographer presents “a powerful visual record of threatened animals and ecosystems facing the harshest of challenges” (The Guardian, UK). In Endangered, the result of an extraordinary multiyear project to document the lives of threatened species, acclaimed photographer Tim Flach explores one of the most pressing issues of our time. Traveling around the world—to settings ranging from forest to savannah to the polar seas to the great coral reefs—Flach has captured stunning images of endangered animals and their disappearing ecosystems. Among Flach’s subjects are primates coping with habitat loss, big cats in a losing battle with human settlements, elephants hunted for their ivory, and numerous bird species taken as pets. With eminent zoologist Jonathan Baillie providing insightful commentary on this ambitious project, Endangered unfolds as a series of vivid, interconnected stories that pose gripping moral dilemmas, unforgettably expressed by more than 180 of Flach’s incredible images.

Lynx ibérique au regard hypnotique et à l'extraordinaire fourrure tachetée ; adorable panda roux à l'expression désarmante ; surprenants primates, tel ce singe Long-nez, si étrangement humain dans sa posture méditative... Portraits de la vie sauvage est une ode à la beauté d'un monde aussi fascinant que fragile, à travers le portrait de 80 espèces en voie de disparition, dont certaines extrêmement rares. Tim Flach nous fait ici découvrir des animaux souvent méconnus, d'une beauté à couper le souffle. Cette sélection de félins, grands mammifères, oiseaux, reptiles, poissons, insectes et mêmes coraux, permet de prendre la mesure de la diversité que la planète est sur le point de perdre. Les textes qui accompagnent ces sublimes portraits permettent de découvrir en détail ces animaux extraordinaires et de comprendre ce qui les met en péril : braconnage, emprise de l'homme sur le territoire animal, changement climatique...

Originally published in a different format in 2008.

Award-winning photographer Tim Flach has spent years inquiring into the essential bond we have with animals. Now he presents the culmination of a career-long endeavor, an extraordinary body of work in which each image is more striking and powerful than the last. Just as did Flach's highly acclaimed previous books, "Equus "and "Dogs," "More than Human "will amaze and inspire, in a constant affirmation of the animal, whether it be rare or common, powerful or defenseless, odd or majestic. The book showcases a menagerie of creatures--pandas, tigers, bats, lions, orangutans, cobras, bullfrogs, chimpanzees, wolves, porcupines, elephants, owls, armadillos, among many others--as they have never been seen before. Shedding light on Flach's images will be an accessible collection of texts, written and edited by author Lewis Blackwell. Praise for "More Than Human: " "A gallery of animal portraits that are unlike anything we've seen before." --"The Wall Street Journal" "His technique is impeccable; this is one of the most gorgeous photography books of the year. But what makes it more than a coffee-table trifle is the way Flach's images connect us--with near-tactile sensation and soulfulness--to the creatures on display." --NPR.org "Arresting portraits that express photographer Flach's 'sense of wonderment in nature.'" --"People" """Astoundingly sharp images." - The San Francisco Chronicle"" "Compelling and unexpected." --"The Denver Post" "Treat yourself to the full glory of "More Than Human," for the screen hardly does it justice." --Brain Pickings.com "A book of animal photographs guaranteed to dazzle viewers with their color, detail, clarity and, most of all, their uncanny 'humanity.'"-- BookPage

Depuis l'époque lointaine où le loup s'est pour la première fois glissé dans la caverne de nos ancêtres afin de partager la chaleur de leurs feux, Canis lupus familiaris n'a jamais cessé de tenir compagnie à l'homme. Dans cet ouvrage étonnant qui fait suite à Equus, universellement salué par la critique, le photographe Tim Flach se penche à nouveau sur les liens qui unissent l'homme et l'animal, nous offrant un regard unique sur l'un de nos compagnons les plus proches. Des spécimens exquis présentés dans les expositions canines de Crufts et du Westminster Kennel Club aux chiens abandonnés recueillis par les bénévoles des associations de protection des animaux, en passant par les greyhounds de course, les lévriers afghans, les komondors hongrois, les chiens chinois à crête ou nos plus humbles compagnons domestiques, Tim Flach étudie en profondeur nos relations avec les chiens et nous aide à mieux comprendre "le meilleur ami de l'homme".

Since the wolf first snuck into the caves of our ancestors to take warmth from the fire, dogs have been man's constant companion. Dogs, multi-award-winning photographer Tim Flach's stunning follow-up to the critically acclaimed Equus, delves deep into the psyche of this enduring bond with Canis familiaris to present an exquisite study of "man's best friend." From specimens on show at Crufts and Westminster to shelter dogs lovingly rescued by volunteers; from the grace and agility of racing greyhounds to adored domestic companions; from Afghan hounds to Hungarian komondors to Chinese crested, the images featured in Dogs promise to deliver one of the most appealing, popular, and exciting photographic tributes to dogs ever published. Praise for Dogs: "The dogs he captures in these pages are, by turns, soulful, expressive, and winsome-- and all of them are stunning." --Entertainment Weekly "This book will appeal to all ages. I know this because it was lying around our house on Thanksgiving Day and everyone wanted a look at it -- from college-age to senior citizen. They all oohed and aahed. If you're a dog lover, or even a dog liker, it's a keeper." --The Christian Science Monitor "Featuring profiles of dozens of canines, Dogs is a divine collection of images that spotlights the endearing characteristics of different pooches, elevating them to divine status. Whether it's a troubled-looking Bloodhound or a demure Dalmatian, Flach's subjects establish a direct connection with the viewer, dog-lover or otherwise." --Flavorwire.com