Life in the Dark

With more than 200 first-class photographs accompanied by informative texts this author portrays the large diversity of these organisms living in lightless settings as well as pictures of these environments... Fenolio is a rare combination of someone with a doctorate in biology but who happens to be one of the best wildlife photographers around.

... I devoured this book; I read it like a novel while I marveled at the images. Marveled at the magnificent diversity of life on earth. Marveled at the beauty of evolution. If you’re a naturalist, if you consider yourself in biodiversity’s fan club, even if you just like a good photograph: buy this book. You will not be disappointed. It will open your eyes to a part of the planet that you likely have never seen or even pondered.

Fenolio's book showcases these rarely seen creatures in all their glory. From bioluminescent sea-life to creatures with refined senses to help them survive sans sunlight, Life in the Dark highlights these unbelievable creatures like never before.

Danté Fenolio's Life in the Dark: Illuminating Biodiversity in the Shadowy Haunts of Planet Earth reads like an unlikely cross between a deeply informative — yet easily digested — textbook and a slick coffee table book of obscure wildlife photography... Through crystal-clear visions of creatures clad in both flamboyant neon skins and prehistoric-looking camouflage getups, biodiversity takes center stage in dramatic fashion.

... to say that the photography of such a difficult and diverse subject is utterly stunning is to give poor credit... Think of Life in the Dark as a picture-rich, inspiring and personal journey by a naturalist through the world’s more unusual forms of nature, accompanied by readable text and comment designed to draw you into learning more... If you have the slightest interest in nature, let alone caves, this book will captivate you.

Life In The Dark: Illuminating Biodiversity in the Shadowy Haunts of Planet Earth takes readers on a spectacular photographic tour of the places that our eyes alone could never show us: the unfathomable pitch black darkness of the deep ocean and caves and rivers far below the earth’s surface... If there’s one lesson [it] teaches, it’s that the complexity and diversity of life is far greater than most of us could possibly imagine.

Highly recommended.

I can’t imagine anyone not liking Life in the Dark. There is something for everyone here. The sheer number of beautiful and unique images is enough to make most ASIH members swoon. But there is a lot more here to draw inspiration from too. Buy this book!

Fenolio has done the impossible- he has produced a scientific coffee table book. This large format volume contains more than 200 stunning color photographs and an excellent text that includes references for those who want to know more. Although written to be accessible by the general public, the references and glossary make this a book that will appeal to a very wide rang of readers interested in natural history.

... full of fabulous pictures of weird and wonderful creatures... [Life in the Dark is] loaded with information and carrys a strong conservation message.

All in all, Life in the Dark succeeded splendidly in bringing the world of shadows into the light. It offers a wonderful glimpse into how evolution, following seemingly infinite possible roads, manages to fill the nooks and crannies of this planet with the most unexpected life forms. This book should be read by everyone interested in the nature of our wonderful and fragile world.

I hope that the wealth of information in this unique book will be properly appreciated and enjoyed by a wide range of lovers of natural history.

Fenolio writes that "This book is intended to get you thinking, not onlu about biodiversity of darkness, but also about the environment thaat supports all of us." The book certainly does that.

With brilliant photography and illuminating words, this book truly opens the dark worlds of life for all to reflect upon and enjoy.

Life in the Dark is simultaneously delightful, amazing, and inspiring. Danté Fenolio’s stunning photography and crisp, authoritative text bring to life the intriguing and bizarre creatures that live in the darkest of places—in caves, underground, deep under the water, even inside other animals, including us. This book is an extraordinary gift—a connection to these magical creatures and an understanding that will foster a desire to conserve them.

This fascinating book will guide you on a journey through hidden realms: the abysmal depths of the oceans, the dank galleries of caves, and more. While we slept soundly through the night, the author was awake, scouring the planet to capture the secrets of the pitch-dark animal world. These secrets are revealed for the first time in this handsome, full-color volume.

With stunningly beautiful photography of fascinating and rarely seen creatures, Danté Fenolio reveals the world’s dark places.