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| The Life Collection : David Attenborough (24 Disc BBC Box Set) | 
 enlarge | Actor: David Attenborough
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £169.99
Buy New: £99.48
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Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 1632
Format: Subtitled, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Exempt
Running Time: 4360 minutes
Number Of Items: 24
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 6.5 x 5.8
EAN: 5014503187620
ASIN: B000B3MJ1E
Release Date: December 5, 2005
Availability: Usually dispatched within 5 to 8 days
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still the best September 26, 2008
This collection of documentaries by David Attenborough shows us that he is still the benchmark when it comes to explain in simply and precise, yet captivating and inspirational language the beauty of our planet.
The imagery is stunning and even on the earlier series show an attention to detail and skilled craft of all aspects of film and documentary making that today's crocodile tamers will find very hard to emulate.
Lost for words in the face of such passionate professionalism! Inspiring and something to aspire to. As simple as that.
A great gift from BBC, not only for UK audience... September 22, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is one of the best dvd set I've bought so far... It includes most of the documentaries of one of the greatest English broadcaster. The image quality is quite good, considering that some of the material is nearly 30 years old. A suggestion for potential Italian buyers: the series is subtitled and Sir Attenborough speaks with a perfect classical British pronunciation that everyone can easily understand, even if he/she is non native English speaking.
David Attenborough box set April 16, 2007
42 out of 43 found this review helpful
I'll keep it brief- If you are interested in the subject matter, you will be absolutely rivetted. If not, you will find yourself captivated anyway ! David Attenborough presents a wonderful outlook on life throughout the series,harsh sometimes, but nevertheless true. If you cannot afford to take your kids to these exotic places to learn about animals in all their forms, FOR ONCE, SIT THEM IN FRONT OF THE T.V.! This is money invested for your ankle-biters. I own all the series in separate forms, and my [...]loves the sea ones best! Look at the separate series if your'e not sure, but you wont regret it. Top Viewing and better than "reality tv" any day of the week. pete, The uk.
American Fans READ THIS... November 23, 2006
27 out of 36 found this review helpful
I'm writing this for other American fans of David who are frustrated with the pickings we get of David (Life On Earth has NEVER come to us on DVD, nor Life of Plants, or Trials of Life, etc.). Well, you CAN enjoy his Region 2 catalog of videos (I'm watching Attenborough in Paradise right now :0), as well as all the other DVDs available in the UK. How? By purchasing a multi-region DVD player. These players play Region 1 (US) as well as other regions (such as Region 2, Europe). My player plays all regions (and no, I did not have to buy another TV). You can find them on the internet... even at Amazon.com (USA)! Mine was ordered through Amazon for $104.00 and arrived within the week. I also ordered The Life Collection, Attenborough in Paradise, and Lost Worlds/Vanished Lives. Quality? NO DIFFERENCE!!! And, vice versa, people in Region 2 could order and watch Region 1 DVDs from Amazon.com (USA). Recommend that Region 2 try ordering multi-region players from Amazon.co.uk, but there's probably no difference. By the way, I found that shipments are just as fast when coming in from overseas as in country. Enjoy.
Unbelievable value for money November 19, 2006
138 out of 139 found this review helpful
Quite simply, a stunning collection of some of the finest nature documentaries ever produced. Breathtaking footage, combined with Sir David's contagious enthusiasm for the natural world make for wonderful viewing indeed. Superlatives can't describe it well enough; you owe it to yourself to give it a look!
All you need add to your collection is The Blue Planet, the upcoming DVD release of Planet Earth, Life in Cold Blood (due in 2008), and a few other miscellaneous Attenborough works, and you will have a collection to be very proud of and treasure.
Whilst it is impossible to do the series justice in this way, here's a brief rundown of what you get:
Life in the Undergrowth - Focuses on the tiny creatures that are very close to us at all times, yet are often overlooked - insects.
The Private Life of Plants - Explores the wonders of the plant world.
The Living Planet - In this author's humble opinion, possibly the very best work in The Life Collection. The Living Planet goes into great detail about the many different environments on Earth and the life that can be found within. Hot and cold. From the lush rainforests to the most barren deserts. Magnificent.
Life on Earth - A broad view of life on Earth, from it's beginnings to the present.
The Life of Birds - As the name implies, it's an exploration of the world of Birds.
Trials of Life - A rather different focus than the other series; Trials of Life focuses on the various stages of life, from Birth to Death.
Life in the Freezer - A wonderful set of documentaries focusing on life in the coldest and most isolated parts of the world - namely the Poles.
The Life of Mammals - Explores the very varied world of mammals.
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