"Poised to inspire a new generation of naturalists." - Publishers Weekly
Regarded as one of the world's preeminent biologists, Edward O. Wilson spent his boyhood collecting snakes, butterflies, and ants--the latter to become his lifelong specialty. His memoir Naturalist, called "one of the finest scientific memoirs ever written" by the Los Angeles Times, is an inspiring account of Wilson's growth as a scientist and the evolution of the fields he helped define. This graphic edition, adapted by New York Times bestselling comics writer Jim Ottaviani and illustrated by C.M.Butzer, brings Wilson's childhood and celebrated career to life through full-color illustrations and Wilson's own lyric writing. On every page, striking illustrations add immediacy to Wilson's work and highlight the warmth and sense of humor that set his writing apart. Naturalist was written as an invitation--a reminder that curiosity is vital and scientific exploration is open to all of us. Each dynamic frame of this graphic adaptation deepens Wilson's message, renewing his call to discover and celebrate the little things of the world.