{"title":"Gavin Thurston","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Gavin Thurston, where wildlife adventure and personal storytelling come together to create unforgettable reading experiences. Thurston, a renowned wildlife cameraman and acclaimed author, invites you to explore the wonders of the natural world through his insightful narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eJourneys in the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling biography that delves into the remarkable adventures of Thurston's career. With over three decades of experience capturing unforgettable moments in nature, Thurston offers readers a front-row seat to some of the planet's most awe-inspiring events. His rich storytelling is not just about the animals he films but also the exhilarating experiences and challenges encountered in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book in this collection provides a unique blend of memoir and adventure, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of nature and the intricacies of wildlife filmmaking. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, Gavin Thurston's works are sure to educate, entertain, and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"journeys-in-the-wild-by-gavin-thurston-9781841883113","title":"Journeys in the Wild","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Gavin's book is extraordinary: his easy prose and gasp-making encounters make for a gripping and very funny read. It's a rollercoaster ride with a complete professional. I loved it.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJOANNA LUMLEY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'[Gavin is] a great cameraman with infinite patience, but also a writer with great powers of observation and expression. Brilliant!'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eALAN TITCHMARSH\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Gavin Thurston, the award-winning \u003ci\u003eBLUE PLANET II\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePLANET EARTH II\u003c\/i\u003e cameraman, with a foreword by Sir David Attenborough, comes extraordinary and adventurous true stories of what it takes to track down and film our planet's most captivating creatures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGavin has been a wildlife photographer for over thirty years. Against a backdrop of modern world history, he's lurked in the shadows of some of the world's remotest places in order to capture footage of the animal kingdom's finest: prides of lions, silverback gorillas, capuchin monkeys, brown bears, grey whales, penguins, mosquitoes - you name it, he's filmed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom journeys to the deepest depths of the Antarctic Ocean and the wide expanse of the Saharan deserts, to the peaks of the Himalayas and the wild forests of the Congo, Gavin's experiences describe much more than just the incredible array of animals he's filmed. He invites you to come inside the cameraman's hidden world and discover the hours spent patiently waiting for the protagonists to appear; the inevitable dangers in the wings and the challenges faced and overcome; and the heart-warming, life-affirming moments the cameras miss as well as capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844313239788,"sku":"9781841883113","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21730163482843.jpg?v=1758834075"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gavin-thurston.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}