August Novel Notions Book Club

Journeys in the WIld: The Secret Life of a Cameraman

By: Gavin Thurston

Gavin has been a wildlife photographer for over thirty years. Against a backdrop of modern world history, he’s lurked in the shadows of some of the world’s remotest places in order to capture footage of the animal kingdom’s finest: prides of lions, silverback gorillas, capuchin monkeys, brown bears, grey whales, penguins, mosquitoes – you name it he’s filmed it.

Come behind the camera and discover the hours spent patiently waiting for the protagonists to appear; the inevitable dangers in the wings and the challenges faced and overcome; and the heart-warming, life-affirming moments the cameras miss as well as capture.

Join monthly conversations as a part of a book club program hosted in the galleries with discussions led by youth and family program manager Emily Wesenick. Novice readers to avid bookworms, all are welcome to join. Book selections draw from a wide range of genres and interests. This program is free to attend.

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