The paintings of Robert Bateman have a powerful impact that photography cannot equat and that few other painters can achieve.  His skill at depicting a spectacular variety of birds and mammals in rich, complex settings has brough him to the forefront of his field and to international renown.  "The World of Robert Bateman" offers a selection of more than ninety paintings, carefully reproduced in accurate full color.  Bateman's art depicts wildlife within fully-rendered landscapes, recreating for the view the thrilling moment of actually seeing a bird or animal in the wild.  Highly developed painterly technique, combined with a thorough knowledge of the natural sciences, enables him to create pictures that are stunningly accurate as well as breathtakingly alive.  The artist's commentaries throughout the book demonstrated his skills as a naturalist and give the reader a fascinating and personal insight into how a Bateman painting is created.  This book has the author's autograph in blue pen on the title page.  Enjoy the beautiful artwork of Bateman or give this book to a nature lover.  It will become a favorite for whoever wins this book.