The Living Planet by David Attenborough (Ted Smart, 1995 Illustrated Hardback Edition)

An absolute cornerstone of natural history broadcasting. The Living Planet is the brilliant companion book to Sir David Attenborough's landmark 1984 BBC television series of the same name. This specific volume is the highly sought-after 1995 illustrated hardback edition published by Ted Smart, complete with its original pictorial dust jacket.

Spanning 320 pages, this masterwork acts as a sequel to Life on Earth, shifting focus from evolutionary paths to the incredible ways animals and plants adapt to their environments. The book maps out 12 distinct ecosystems—ranging from the volcanic forces in The Furnaces of the Earth and the sub-zero survival of The Frozen World, to the dense canopies of the Jungle and the deep mysteries of The Open Ocean. Filled with hundreds of vibrant, full-color photographs and Attenborough’s trademark narrative warmth, this edition features an iconic reverse jacket image of a young David Attenborough observing a giant leatherback sea turtle at night. It is a wonderful addition to any vintage natural history or BBC archive collection.

• Format: Hardback with Original Dust Jacket
• Publisher: Ted Smart / William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd / BBC Books (1995 Edition)
• ISBN: 0-583-31788-X
• Overall Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+ / 7.5)
• Dust Jacket & Boards: Very clean aesthetic presentation. The jacket retains brilliant blue tones on the front beach landscape and sharp contrast on the back portrait. Faint edge-crinkling and minor shelf wear are present at the spine tips and corners. The cloth boards underneath are straight and firm.
• Spine & Binding: Square, tight, and robustly bound. The spine shows no structural lean, and the internal hinges are completely uncompromised.
• Interior Pages: Superb quality. The paper stock is crisp, smooth, and clean throughout. No highlighting, margin notes, name inscriptions, or thumb tears are present.