How Wildlife Photography Became Art: 55 Years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year

'Images that have the power to affect how we feel about the natural world and therefore how we treat it. It's a collection that will make you think.' - Sir David Attenborough

'Showcasing some of the iconic images of wildlife on planet Earth.' --The Guardian 

Featuring many of the greatest nature photographs of all time, this book charts the development of nature photography, from the first hand-held cameras and the colour film revolution of the 1960s, to the increasingly sophisticated photographs of wild animals and unexplored places that are taken today.

The prize-winning images include ground-breaking portraits, breathtaking aerial shots, underwater photography, close-up imagery and much more. They are accompanied by captions that put the photographs in context, explaining their importance, and revealing the vision, talent, passion and technique of the world's leading wildlife photographers. All those who are passionate about photography and who have followed this compelling competition since its inception 55 years ago will treasure this magnificent volume. 

Rosamund Kidman Cox was the editor of BBC Wildlife Magazine for 23 years. She is the co-editor of books including Frozen Planet, Life, and Planet Earth for BBC Books.