Primates of the World An Illustrated Guide

"I can think of no better introduction to the non-human primates than Jean-Jacques Petter's and François Desbordes' Primates of the World [...] The text is authoritative and readable and includes very good sections on the evolution of primates and the roles of environment and competition in influencing primate adaptations. There are also excellent chapters on territorial behavior, social organization, and sociality. The book is richly and beautifully illustrated by François Desbordes, and there are excellent life histories for each primate species. Primates of the World belongs on the shelf of anyone who wants to expand his or her understanding of human origins and of anyone who is captivated by the rich personal experiences, long-term detailed field observations, and passionate conservation messages of Diane Fossey and Jane Goodall."
– Wayne Mones, Perch/Audubon Magazine's Blog

"Primates of the World by Jean-Jacques Petter & François Desbordes is a beautifully illustrated guide that is perfect for those who are interested in primates and a great reference guide to use for primate classes."
– Raymond Ho, Prancing Papio

"This volume holds a treasure [...] Primates indeed contains 72 illustrated plates describing, by continent, the major primate species inhabiting our planet [...] [E]ach drawing, precise and magnificent, unveils their morphology, their colors, their postures [...] [A] splendid and fascinating book."
– Rafaële Brillaud, Science & Vie

"Those who love beautiful nature plates – in the tradition of Audubon and his birds – will be delighted by this landmark book [...] [D]azzling illustrated plates."
– Rachel Mulot, Sciences et Avenir

"A masterpiece. François Desbordes's 72 watercolor plates are pure marvels, in the great tradition of scientific pictures of the 19th century."
– Marc Giraud, L'Oiseau Magazinea