Galapagos Islands Lost in Time

Ever since the days of Darwin, the Galapagos Islands have captured the imagination of the world. This book captures the ethereal – even haunting – quality of these islands, in words and pictures, like none other before it. For author Tui De Roy it is the culmination of a life’s thirty-five years of exploring and recording the secrets of Galapagos.As well as visiting the coastlines, with their cold seas and burning rocks, sea lions and marine iguanas, the reader is taken into active volcanic calderas, where life hangs in the balance each time the volcano remakes itself; follows the seasons of the giant tortoise; dives into the twilight world of sperm whales and hammerhead sharks; and treads on still-steaming volcanic ground so new it has never felt a human footfall. Ten photo essays showcase the special birds and animals that make the Galapagos their home.The text flows from an intimate knowledge of, and deep love for, the Galapagos and the quality of the imagery reflects the author’s recently awarded place as one of the world’s top twenty wildlife photographers.As the 21st century looms, the Galapagos Islands are reaching a critical crossroads from which they will emerge with difficulty. This book celebrates their vibrant essence.About the Tui De Roy moved with her family to the Galapagos when she was two years old. Her early photographic ambitions turned into a career, quite by chance, at the age of 19. That year she met the editor of Audubon magazine who was visiting the Galapagos and took an interest in her images resulting in the publication of her photo essay, including the magazine cover. This event redefined the focus of her life. She and her partner of several years have recently moved their home base to New Zealand. She is on the editorial masthead of “International Wildlife” and “Ocean Realm” magazines.