For the first time ever, the work of wildlife artist David Dancey-Wood has been collated in this single volume. Only a fraction of David's work has been specifically chosen for reproduction in this book. "Pencils Patience and Primates" opens a portfolio of his work demonstrating the wide range of his subjects, some of which has not been available before to the general public. Along with the superb reproduction of his pictures, he gives a remarkable account of his struggles, successes and dreams for the future. Tracing a line through from early childhood encounters with pencils and animals to jungle adventures, it captures something of the drive behind this wildlife artist.