Croak is a collection of delightful quotes and gorgeous photographs celebrating the underappreciated beauty of frogs. Many of the stunning, colourful images were taken by author Phil Bishop on his travels around the world. They showcase frogs in their natural habitats, paired with quotes from famous faces such as Cameron Diaz and John Steinbeck. Simultaneously amusing and illuminating, this perfect coffee table book is a celebration of one of the most varied and vibrant species on earth.
Review of Croak: A book of fun for frog lovers
Phil Bishop
Exisle Publishing
Reviewed by Jan Butterworth
A celebration of the natural beauty of frogs
As amphibians, frogs are part of the most threatened group of land animals. They come in every shape and form, from round blobs to leaf-like mimics; they live on every continent in the world except for Antarctica; and they have a huge variety of lifestyles and reproductive modes, from giving birth to live young and carrying babies around on their backs to living their entire lives in deep caves underground.
There is a gorgeous a photo on one page, accompanied with a relevant quote opposite. The quotes are credited to a mix of people, some famous household names and others obscure scientists that need to be googled. I was expecting a Kermit quote to be somewhere and it’s a laugh – ‘time’s fun when you’re having flies”. I love the anonymous quote – ‘Frogs have it made; they get to eat what bugs them’ and the Irish proverb – ‘Every little frog is great in his own bog’. Even royalty joins in with the classic ‘The things I do for frogs!’ Prince Charles
The photos are beautiful works of art, showing off each frog’s striking colours that stand out vividly. The glossary at the back lists the scientific name of each frog, where the photo was taken, and by whom.
A stunning book for any nature lover.
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