I think the horse is tossed in to just sell the book the photos are pretty silling given the trip accross africa, of the book. Dj has light edge wear with some creaes and light indentations and rubs, and a tiny edge tear starting at one corner. The illustrations in this book were also compiled to make the unicorn postcard book. When i was a kid i was hella obsessed with this book called unicorns i have known by robert vavra.
This man serached the whole world to capture photos of real unicorns. This book is a perfect followup to his earlier book unicorns i have known. Nov 07, 2017 you dont have a problem,those kids have the problem. Unicorns i have known has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Unicorns of kilimanjaro by robert vavra, hardcover barnes. Unicorns still living secretly in the wild elizabeth. Iipa international institute of photographic authors. Unicorn by robert vavra unicorns i have known the last unicorn, real. Canis basenji robert vavra 1958 softcover comical living w basenji dogs. D perhaps they are real this is just about the best music video ever. Vavra runs his spectacular photographic eye over east africa in his continued search to understand the hold the mysterious unicorn has on mans imagination. Unfollow robert vavra to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Another unicorn book by robert vavra so of course it is another favorite here in our home. Book is near fine and is inscribed and dated by both the authorphotographer and the illustrator on the front free endpaper, to monica.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Unicorns i have known by robert vavra and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I would dare anyone to read this or unicorns i have known and still not be a believer. Robert vavra, born in california, 1935, is certainly the most admired and praised photographer of horses in the world. Issued by the franklin gallery in limited edition and certified that the print was pulled by hand, then personally inspected and handsigned in 1978 by mr. Another unicorn book by robert vavra so of course it is another favorite here. The rest of the book has some wonderful line drawings, a fictional quest for a unicorn and a rehashing of all known unicorn lore time has not placed any nostalgic gloss on this one. Find unicorns i have known by vavra, robert at biblio. Along the way, vavra has emerged as an icon in his own right. I guess hes a pretty great horse photographer, so he stuck. Photography by, robert vavra vavras horses stock photo gallery 5 see more. Jan 01, 1983 it is singularly the best book i have ever seen about unicorns, and i have spent an extensive amount of time looking. Unicorns i have known by robert vavra 2 editions first published in 1983. Robert vavra is one of these artists, part magician, part alchemist, who is able to create a series of photographs in.
Robert vavra is currently considered a single author. Find great deals on ebay for robert vavra and robert vavra print. Almost two decades of investigation and magical journeys have carried robert vavra from mexico to egypt, from canada to tibet, to spain and central africa, laying the groundwork for this bewitching book. Like all vavras books, the photography is second to none, and two thirds of.
One of the worlds finest photographers, he provided the photographs for james micheners iberia, which became the number one new york times bestseller. Robert vavra unicorns i have known real unicorn, unicorn art, magical unicorn. Silent film history, silver and small screen history, nature photography, tons and varieties of gifs, and. Unicorns i have known by robert vavra 1983, hardcover. Best known as a horse photographer, robert vavra has crossed paths with and befriended many of the last centurys most famous people. Autographed horses of the sun by robert vavra 1995, hardcover. Unicorns i have known by robert vavra books library. This books looks to be a vavra book of horse photos or unicorns and yes ther are a few.
Unicorns i have known by robert vavra 1983, hardcover for. The print is mounted and matted under glass, and placed in a frame which appropriately accents this unique work of art. Robert vavra is universally recognized as the worlds premier photographs of horses. Robert vavra books biography and list of works author. Vavra carries on a great tradition photos of beautiful. Copies of david vavras books are very rare but i have written away to the us for a secondhand copy of unicorns i have known which was written earlier in the 80s, which details further explorations in other parts of the planet so hopefully more to come. One of his best known horserelated projects is horses of the wind, a music cd which includes robert vavra s photographs. Robert vavra signed photographic print, in the meadow. An illustrated poem about the perceived barriers that frustrate the love of a mare and a unicorn. Unicorns i have known contains not only the pioneer treatise on the social behavior of unicorns, but also the most beautifully creative and.
Unicorns i have known contains not only the pioneer treatise on the social behavior of unicorns, but also the most beautifully creative and imaginative collection of color nature photographs ever published. Robert vavra was born in california and lived there until he was twentythree years old. Have you ever heard of the book, unicorns i have known, by robert vavra. They carry you away into a world that you can only dream about. There is some minor scuffing to the edges of the dust cover but this book is in otherwise great condition. Unicorns i have known by vavra, robert hardback book the fast free shipping. This books looks to be a vavra book of horse photos or unicorns and yes ther are a few tossed in, but it really photos of a trip he took in africa and lots of animals and human photos.
Jane goodall and william shatner have introduced his documentary film on primitive equine behavior, such is the real nature of horses, the culmination of 20 years of research. Unicorns i have known hardcover september 26, 1983 by robert vavra author. Jun 01, 2009 and hey, matt likes photography too there just so happens to be a book of unicorn photography out there perfect. Unicorns by robert vavra unicorns in surf unicorns playing around in the ocean i love unicorns so gorgeous.
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Breathtaking photography only adds to the magic of the wonderful tale robert vavra weaves for his readers. Unicorns i have known, robert vavra, 1983 first edition ebay. Robert vavra is the author of books such as unicorns i have known. Unicorns i have known is a collection of unicorn legends and lore, drawn from sources like the bible, myth, art, and literature, enhanced by fullcolour photographs. See all books authored by robert vavra, including unicorns i have known, and equus. His work effortlessly evokes the horses that dreams are made of.
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The end of the book also has info on the pictures as well as unicorn. This book by robert vavra portrays the unicorns as how they are. Reconsidering unicorns i have known, i was suddenly aware that the unicorns looked. His photographs flatter, cajole, surprise and inspire. This my second list for a few books i forget in my first one probaly make another. Dec 17, 2015 almost two decades of investigation and magical journeys have carried robert vavra from mexico to egypt, from canada to tibet, to spain and central africa, laying the groundwork for this bewitching book.
Robert vavra a collection of unicorn legends and loredrawn from such sources as the bible, myth, art, and literatureenhanced by fullcolor photographs. In this one, vavra has learned of a special formula that allows one to approach dangerous animals, such as the elephant, lion and of course, the unicorn. One of his best known horserelated projects is horses of the wind, a music cd. Robert vavra and his camera have spent the better part of three decades circling the globe, bringing to life the archetypal horse, the creature of myths and legend. Unicorns i have known by robert vavra, hardcover barnes. Unicorns i have known by vavra, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Unicorns i have known by robert vavra 1983, hardcover for sale. Unicorns i have known by robert vavra hardcover 9780688022037 unicorns i have known a beautiful book for unicorn lovers. I believe in unicorns oberon plays for young people by michael morpurgo book. Robert vavra has 38 books on goodreads with 7445 ratings. Book is near fine and is inscribed and dated by both the authorphotographer and the illustrator on the. Although they werent in the movies or books that much theyre in fantastic beasts and where to find them if you have the book.
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