How to Speak Whale
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How to Speak Whale
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How to Speak Whale
‘Fascinating’ Greta Thunberg ‘Extraordinary’ Merlin Sheldrake ‘A must-read’ New Scientist ‘Enthralling’ George Monbiot ‘Brilliant’ Philip Hoare
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionFascinating Greta Thunberg
Extraordinary Merlin Sheldrake
A must-read New Scientist
Enthralling George Monbiot
Brilliant Philip Hoare
Wildlife filmmaker Tom Mustill had always liked whales. But when one breached onto his kayak, nearly killing him, he became obsessed.
This book traces his extraordinary investigation into the deep ocean and the cutting-edge science of animal translation.
What would it take to speak with a whale? Are we ready for what they might say?
More praise for How to Speak Whale
One of the most exciting and hopeful books I have read in ages - Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus
A narrative that will expand your concept of language and deepen your understanding of the many ways there are to be alive … It left me inspired - Merlin Sheldrake, author of Entangled Life
A must-read … a hugely engaging personal story of a journey into the future of human-animal communication facilitated by delving into its past - New Scientist
Fascinating and deeply humane - Greta Thunberg
A rich, enthralling, brilliant book that opens our eyes and ears to worlds we can scarcely imagine - George Monbiot, author of Regenesis
Tantalizing … Think how transformative it would be if we could chat with whales about their love lives or their sorrows or their thoughts on the philosophy of language - Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker
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How to Speak Whale by Tom Mustill explores the fascinating world of whale communication and what it reveals about language and the natural world. Reviews praise the book for its rich, well-researched, and engaging narrative, highlighting its ability to deepen the reader's understanding of human-animal communication. Critics describe it as an inspiring, enthralling, and thought-provoking read that broadens perspectives and brings readers closer to the magnificence of whales.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008363420
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: William Collins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Tom Mustill is a producer, director and writer specialising in stories of where people and nature meet. His work with David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg, Stephen Fry and conservation and science heroes across the globe have won over 30 international awards, including two Webbys, a Wildscreen Panda, two Jackson Wild Awards and been nominated for a Primetime Emmy. He directed on the blockbuster Inside Nature's Giants series which won a BAFTA, Royal Television Society and Broadcast award, as well as the ZSL Award for Communicating Zoology.
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