World's Most Spectacular Reptiles and Amphibians

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Summary: Not up to snuff for Lamar
Review: I bought this book and while the photos are, in many cases spectacular, the book itself does not match the previous work by the author. Granted, you get to see pictures of some extremely rare and little-known herps. But, that just whets the appetite for more; especially a bit of text for edification, something which Lamar is perfectly capable of doing. I had hoped this would be on a par with the author's work in the "Venomous Reptiles of Latin America" but it does not match the scope of that monumental work. Alas, this is exactly what it purports to be, an expensive albeit very well done book of pictures. It is worth having if you have money to spare and wish to fill your shelves.

Rating:
Summary: Not up to snuff for Lamar
Review: I bought this book and while the photos are, in many cases spectacular, the book itself does not match the previous work by the author. Granted, you get to see pictures of some extremely rare and little-known herps. But, that just whets the appetite for more; especially a bit of text for edification, something which Lamar is perfectly capable of doing. I had hoped this would be on a par with the author's work in the "Venomous Reptiles of Latin America" but it does not match the scope of that monumental work. Alas, this is exactly what it purports to be, an expensive albeit very well done book of pictures. It is worth having if you have money to spare and wish to fill your shelves.

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Summary: It's easy to read and have lots of beautiful pictures.
Review: It's easy to read and have lots of beautiful pictures.I brought it at Discovery store at SF.Even it's written by English,but for a graduated school come from Taiwan.This book still easy for me to not only read it but enjoy it.I love this book.

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Summary: It's easy to read and have lots of beautiful pictures.
Review: It's easy to read and have lots of beautiful pictures.I brought it at Discovery store at SF.Even it's written by English,but for a graduated school come from Taiwan.This book still easy for me to not only read it but enjoy it.I love this book.

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Summary: Excellent Book Highly Recommended
Review: The best reference book foor outstanding pictures. Excellent Photography and hust all around great book!

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Summary: A beautiful gift for the reptile lover!
Review: This award-winning book is so beautiful, it makes even the most timid want to become reptile lovers! The photography is first rate, the reptiles shown are, well, spectacular, and the book is exquisitely put together. Just stunning! I was so impressed that I just had to see this company's other "The World's Most Spectacular..." book on seashells. Bought them both to give as gifts this year!

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Summary: Beautiful pictures are marred with bad editing.
Review: This book certainly does have spectacular pictures. However, this book lacks the style or personality that could come from one of the premier field herpetoligists of our time. William Lamar has a wealth of experiences and anecdotes that could certainly enhance the character of this book. Instead, the limited text reads as if it could have been written by anyone with a knowledge about reptiles and amphibians. This could have been overlooked and taken for a picture book with some information. Unfortunately the editing for the text is terrible. The spelling and grammatical errors are numerous. The first error presents itself by the third sentence of the inside cover jacket! Although this is a first edition print I find this very distracting and takes much away from the professionalism and credibility of this book. If you are looking for stunning photographs this book is a 10. However, if you want unique information or stories from those that have 'been there' and with credible editing then I have to give it a 2.

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Summary: Amazing photos of many rare amimals
Review: This book, while not very wordy and informative in the text, is what I believe to be the best pictorial on the many varieties of reptiles and amphibians. Most of the pictures say more than words ever could. The photos deal with animals such as the red eyed tree frog, which are on half the shirts and coffee mugs known to man, to extremely rare and odd animals such as the Borneo earless lizard, caiman lizard, Bismarck ringed python, spiny-headed treefrog, and even golden toads in amplexus. The pictures are clear, crisp, and big, so you get the detail of the colors and shapes gracing the many animals in this book. I am so glad that there are finally pictures of the more obscure reptiles and amphibians so there is no more squinting at bad black and white photos in a dictionary. This book is a must for the Herp enthusiast, no matter how amateur of professional.

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Summary: I love this book for both it's content and beautiful photos.
Review: This is a great reptile and amphibian book for a wide audience. The color photography alone is breathtaking! (If you don't believe me, just put some of the exquisite photos in front of your cherished herps and see what they do! It will be romeo and juliet re-visited right in your own home! Sincerely, Jen E. known fondly as the "lizard lady" in my town! P.S.-Get the hardcover version! It's a book that any herpetology enthusiast will enjoy for years to come!

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Summary: Absolutely beautiful
Review: This is a perfect book to give to anyone interested in reptiles, including kids. The pictures are bright and beautiful, and you'll find all sorts of creatures you never knew existed before. There is some text, but it's not extensive. This is a definite coffee table book.

Give it as a gift, and you'll be a hit!