FIRST EDITION, third printing. Oblong 4to. 11 1/2 x 12 inches. (179) pp. 92 full color reproductions of Bateman's paintings, black-and-white photographs and details of Bateman's work, appendix; text clean, unmarked. Full blind-stamped navy cloth boards, gilt-titled spine, color pictorial dust jacket in archival mylar; binding square and tight. SIGNED by Robert Bateman. Fine. Robert Bateman is the leading wildlife artist of the 20th century. He imbues his paintings with his passion for the environment and conservation. This book was the first of what would be several collections of his work, including his own notes on his process and the environmental messages in his paintings. The book's success inspired several more featuring his work.