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Discover the captivating journey of Valerie Taylor in 'Valerie Taylor: An Adventurous Life'. This remarkable biography chronicles the life of a pioneering diver, shark advocate, and conservationist, showcasing her extraordinary achievements throughout her adventurous career. With a rich format of trade paperback (UK), this 336-page book published by Hachette Australia delves deep into Valerie Taylor's groundbreaking work in underwater photography and cinematography alongside her husband Ron, where they famously filmed great white sharks without the safety of cages.
Explore Valerie's relentless fight for marine conservation, particularly her historic efforts for the protection of the Great Barrier Reef, which eventually gained World Heritage status. Recognized with the Order of Australia in 2003 for her dedication to preserving the wild oceans and reefs of Australia, Valerie continues to inspire as she dives into her 80s, championing the cause of ocean conservation.
Whether you are an ocean enthusiast, a lover of true adventure stories, or a budding conservationist, this book offers invaluable insights into the world of marine life and the urgent need to protect it. Embrace the spirit of adventure and uncover the life lessons and experiences of a true pioneer in this beautifully written memoir by Ben Mckelvey, a skilled writer with a history of compelling storytelling. Share in the thrill of exploration and conservation with 'Valerie Taylor: An Adventurous Life'.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780733641725
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Pages: 336
Description:
Valerie Taylor (Author)
Valerie Taylor is a pioneering diver, shark advocate, conservationist and artist. An acclaimed spear fisher, she met her husband Ron through this sport and together they became a formidable team and pioneers of skindiving, underwater photography and cinematography. They were the first to film great white sharks without the protection of a cage and made countless shark films, including Blue Water, White Death, which led to their work with Steven Spielberg on Jaws. A renowned conservationist, Valerie has compaigned for the protection of Australia's wild oceans, islands and reefs including the Great Barrier Reef before it was given World Heritage status. She was awarded the Order of Australia in 2003 for her conservation efforts. Valerie lives in Sydney and, at 83, is still diving and still fighting for us to save our oceans.
Ben Mckelvey (Author)
Ben Mckelvey is a freelance writer and editor from Sydney who has filed for Good Weekend, GQ, Voyeur, Rolling Stone, The Bulletin, Cosmo, Cleo and the Age and West Australian newspapers. Ben's previous gigs have included editing Sports&Style and Juice magazines, and working at the Sydney Morning Herald as a Senior Feature Writer. He has been embedded with the ADF in East Timor and Iraq, and has worked independently in Iran and Afghanistan.
Explore Valerie's relentless fight for marine conservation, particularly her historic efforts for the protection of the Great Barrier Reef, which eventually gained World Heritage status. Recognized with the Order of Australia in 2003 for her dedication to preserving the wild oceans and reefs of Australia, Valerie continues to inspire as she dives into her 80s, championing the cause of ocean conservation.
Whether you are an ocean enthusiast, a lover of true adventure stories, or a budding conservationist, this book offers invaluable insights into the world of marine life and the urgent need to protect it. Embrace the spirit of adventure and uncover the life lessons and experiences of a true pioneer in this beautifully written memoir by Ben Mckelvey, a skilled writer with a history of compelling storytelling. Share in the thrill of exploration and conservation with 'Valerie Taylor: An Adventurous Life'.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780733641725
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Pages: 336
Description:
Valerie Taylor (Author)
Valerie Taylor is a pioneering diver, shark advocate, conservationist and artist. An acclaimed spear fisher, she met her husband Ron through this sport and together they became a formidable team and pioneers of skindiving, underwater photography and cinematography. They were the first to film great white sharks without the protection of a cage and made countless shark films, including Blue Water, White Death, which led to their work with Steven Spielberg on Jaws. A renowned conservationist, Valerie has compaigned for the protection of Australia's wild oceans, islands and reefs including the Great Barrier Reef before it was given World Heritage status. She was awarded the Order of Australia in 2003 for her conservation efforts. Valerie lives in Sydney and, at 83, is still diving and still fighting for us to save our oceans.
Ben Mckelvey (Author)
Ben Mckelvey is a freelance writer and editor from Sydney who has filed for Good Weekend, GQ, Voyeur, Rolling Stone, The Bulletin, Cosmo, Cleo and the Age and West Australian newspapers. Ben's previous gigs have included editing Sports&Style and Juice magazines, and working at the Sydney Morning Herald as a Senior Feature Writer. He has been embedded with the ADF in East Timor and Iraq, and has worked independently in Iran and Afghanistan.