Life of Extremes: The Life and Times of a Polar Filmmaker

About the Book

Life of Extremes: The Life and Times of a Polar Filmmaker by Max Quinn is a personal account of more than 20 years spent filming wildlife and natural history in some of the world's most challenging environments. From Antarctica and the Arctic to other remote locations, Quinn describes the experiences behind the camera and the practical challenges of filming in extreme conditions.

Behind the Camera in Polar Regions

Quinn recounts journeys across crevassed ice, encounters with penguin colonies and the difficulties of keeping people and camera equipment functioning in severe cold. His experiences offer an inside look at the work involved in producing wildlife documentaries in remote environments.

The book also explores natural history, wildlife and the landscapes encountered during Quinn's filmmaking career, including Antarctic wildlife, dog sled racing, the Arctic, the last great ice age and other subjects connected with the polar regions.

Key Features

Author: Max Quinn; Polar filmmaking memoir; Wildlife and natural history; Antarctic and Arctic expeditions; Behind-the-scenes filmmaking experiences; Emperor penguins and other polar wildlife; Extreme-weather filming; Colour photographs; Travel and adventure.

Who Is It For?

This book is suitable for readers interested in wildlife, natural history, polar regions, adventure travel and documentary filmmaking. It can also appeal to readers who enjoy personal accounts of working in remote and challenging environments.

Product Details

Author: Max Quinn; Publisher: Exisle Publishing; Publication Year: 2021; Format: Hardcover; Pages: 272; ISBN: 9781775594321; Language: English.

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