{"product_id":"naturalist-a-graphic-adaptation-9781610919586","title":"Naturalist: A Graphic Adaptation","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEdward O. Wilson's Classic Science Memoir in Graphic Novel Format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis graphic adaptation transforms Edward O. Wilson's celebrated memoir \u003ci\u003eNaturalist\u003c\/i\u003e into a full-color illustrated biography. Adapted by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling comics writer Jim Ottaviani and illustrated by C.M. Butzer, this hardcover edition brings Wilson's journey from curious Alabama boy to world-renowned biologist to life through dynamic visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Scientific Journey Told Through Vivid Illustrations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWilson's original memoir, called \"one of the finest scientific memoirs ever written\" by the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, chronicles his boyhood exploring the forests and swamps of south Alabama and the Florida panhandle. As a young naturalist, he collected snakes, butterflies, and ants—the latter becoming his lifelong specialty. This graphic edition preserves Wilson's lyric writing while adding immediacy through striking full-color artwork that captures his warmth and sense of humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccessible Science for All Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrated format makes Wilson's groundbreaking work in biology and conservation accessible to readers of all backgrounds. His success began not with an elite education but an insatiable curiosity about Earth's wild creatures. Each frame deepens Wilson's core message: curiosity is vital and scientific exploration is open to everyone. The book serves as both an inspiring biography and an invitation to discover and celebrate the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Creative Team\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdward O. Wilson authored over twenty books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Ants\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOn Human Nature\u003c\/i\u003e, both Pulitzer Prize winners. He served as Faculty Emeritus in the Museum of Comparative Zoology and Pellegrino University Professor, Emeritus at Harvard University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJim Ottaviani has written a dozen graphic novels about scientists, including \u003ci\u003eHawking\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Imitation Game\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrimates\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFeynman\u003c\/i\u003e. His books are \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers, translated into over a dozen languages, with praise from \u003ci\u003eNature\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePhysics World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVariety\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eC.M. Butzer is an illustrator, printmaker, and cartoonist whose work appears in numerous books and publications. He wrote and drew \u003ci\u003eGettysburg: The Graphic Novel\u003c\/i\u003e for HarperCollins and works as a storyboard and concept artist for clients including Facebook, Google, and Microsoft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Science Enthusiasts and Graphic Novel Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover graphic adaptation appeals to readers interested in natural history, scientific biography, and illustrated nonfiction. \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e called it \"poised to inspire a new generation of naturalists,\" making it an excellent choice for students, educators, and anyone passionate about wildlife conservation and environmental science.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Island Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681347342610,"sku":"9781610919586","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_312b51f4-3f83-4c42-b2c8-9db778d0eb55.jpg?v=1733952161","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/naturalist-a-graphic-adaptation-9781610919586","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}