In this new book, this renowned naturalist, artist, and. Ocean fishes is james prosek s personal tribute to marine beauty unlike any published beforebased on travel, intense observation, work with scientists, and stories of those who know the fish most intimately, the fishermen both recreational and commercial. James prosek s latest project, ocean fishes, presents a range of big game fish sailfish, bonefish, blue marlin, barracudain dazzling closeup, with a directness at odds with the genres history of artful subterfuge. The fish are lifesize and alive in their glistening particulars. An exploration, from new zealand to the sargasso, of the worlds most mysterious fish, was released by. An illustrated history, hes written and illustrated books on ocean fish and eels. Proseks watercolor of a swordfish features in the ocean fishes. Nhbs james prosek, peter matthiessen, robert mccracken peck, christopher riopelle. Paintings of saltwater fish 9780847839070 by prosek, james and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. James prosek born may 23, 1975 is an american artist, writer and naturalist. The captivating watercolors of james prosek, the artist the new york times calls the audubon of the fishing world. It is also the authors quiet conservation statement.
Trout of the world by james prosek, hardcover, 224 pages. Prosek states, as anyone who has spent time on the water knows. Prosek, an expert fisherman who has written and illustrated several books on aquatic. The captivating watercolors of james prosek, the artist the new york ti. The art for the eel book is, because of the subject. Ocean fishes is james proseks personal tribute to marine beauty unlike any published beforebased on travel, intense observation, work with scientists, and.
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