Bob Kuhn's personal copy of Thomas D. Mangelsen's "The Natural World", in linen-wrapped commemorative box, with inscription from the author to Bob and Lily Kuhn

height 12 in. x width 21 in. x depth 2 in. / commemorative box

Provenance: Property from a Tucson, Arizona art and antiques collector, purchased from the artist Bob Kuhn's estate

Thomas D. Mangelsen, a Nebraska native, is a renowned nature and wildlife photographer whose work captures Earth’s wildest landscapes and animals with striking clarity and emotional resonance. Mangelsen learned the skills of patience and observing animal behavior from his father during trips to the Platte River, which shaped his approach to photographing wildlife. Mangelsen’s style emphasizes awe-inspiring, fine art imagery that highlights both the beauty and vulnerability of nature, continuing the tradition of photographers like Ansel Adams and Eliot Porter. His work has been widely recognized for its impact on conservation, earning him honors such as Conservation Photographer of the Year from Nature’s Best Photography and inclusion in Jane Goodall’s “Heroes of the Animal Planet,” and he has been featured in major media and public speaking engagements promoting wildlife protection.