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By Ettore R. Paolucci

On Sale: Oct 6, 2026
Page Count: 216 pages
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
ISBN-13: 9781523528059

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From the exploding social media account with 7+ million followers comes a visual celebration of nature at its rawest, featuring the deadliest and toughest animals on Earth and what it really takes to survive.

From the viral Instagram account @natureismetal, discover the most badass animals on the planet with this no-holds-barred celebration of nature at its most head-bangingly metal. Packed with dramatic—and utterly brutal—photographs and eye-popping biological info on more than 75 species that are not to be messed with, Nature Is Metal is a raw and unforgiving celebration of deadly hunting techniques, ingenious survival tactics, and much more.

Jewel wasps that stab and zombify prey, then bury their victims alive as a living pantry for their hatching eggs. Bronzeback snakes that literally fly through the jungle air to make their attack. Sandbox trees that blast poisonous, shrapnel-like bark at up to 160 mph. With sections separated ecosystems such as forests, savannas, and oceans—plus a face-melting section on natural phenomena like volcanic lightning and avalanches—this is anything but your touchy-feely nature book.

Welcome to the pit—try not to get kicked in the face!

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Ettore R. Paolucci (Rick) launched Nature Is Metal in 2014. His late-night scribblings turned into off-the-wall captions, breathing life into user-generated clips of brutal beauty, fueling over a decade of growth and this improbable first book. A self-taught storyteller with a sharp eye for viral content, he’s created his own unique voice that’s defined a new way of seeing nature online.

“This is what it is to be confronted with the wildness of wildlife. A beautiful, beautiful book.”
Josh Brolin
“An exposé of the harsh brutality of nature—up close and personal.”
Slash
“Here’s what they never showed you in the documentaries we grew up on: the raw truth. Fascinating species interactions, stomach-turning gore, and an unfiltered view of the natural world in all its glorious, complex brutality.”
Paul Rosolie, New York Times bestselling author of Junglekeeper
“If you're a fan of Nature Is Metal on social media, you're gonna love this book. Every page is a celebration of both the brutality and beauty of nature, two things that are inseparable. This is a tremendously gorgeous work of art.”
Steven Rinella, founder of MeatEater
“Speaking as someone who grew up watching nature documentaries and always ended up rooting for the predator, this book is truly right up my alley.”
Wes Larson, wildlife biologist and host of Tooth & Claw podcast

Ettore R. Paolucci

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Ettore R. Paolucci (Rick) launched Nature Is Metal in 2014. His late-night scribblings turned into off-the-wall captions, breathing life into user-generated clips of brutal beauty, fueling over a decade of growth and this improbable first book. A self-taught storyteller with a sharp eye for viral content, he’s created his own unique voice that’s defined a new way of seeing nature online.

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