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Epic Land is a celebration in pictures and words of the arresting beauty of the landscapes of Namibia and of the centrality of land in the culture, history, politics and daily lives of its people. The book seeks to uncover the rare essence that marks the landscape of Namibia apart from all others.
Few countries in the world are richer than Namibia in its canvas of natural beauty. The landscape is one of rich and often harsh contrast with many changing moods. A journey through its landscape is infinitely rewarding. Within this book this progression is depicted. The dramatic scenery of remote deserts, mountains, mystical trees and stormy shores are the equal of any.
Through her captivating photographs and absorbing text, Amy Schoeman shares with the reader the strange beauties of her life’s passion. The superb photographs capture the life of the desert, its forms and colours, and the moods of its ever-changing landscapes.
Artworks, manuscripts, printed works and wildlife sound recordings
come together in this major compendium of the greatest and
strangest representations of animals on record. Eighty detailed
case studies highlight celebrated works, including John James
Audubon's The Birds of America, Matthew Paris's Liber
additamentorum, Maria Sibylla Merian's Metamorphosis (1705), Mark
Catesby's The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama
Islands, as well as letters from Charles Darwin, the Baburnama,
translated by Mirza 'Abd al-Rahim Khan, Japanese printed works by
Hirase Yoichiro (1914-1915), Arabic hippiatric texts and the work
of contemporary artists including Levon Biss and Jethro Buck. Rich,
newly photographed, illustrations bring these works to life, while
interactive QR technology will allow readers to listen to
recordings of the sound exhibits as they read. Expertly edited,
this powerful collection of objects prompt us to consider the
increasing importance of technology and data to our understanding
of humanity's impact on the world's faunal inhabitants.
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Leonard McComb
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Richard Davey; Contributions by Anne Lee-Draycott; Interview by Jonathan Casciani; Interview of Anne Lee-Draycott; Photographs by James Gardiner; Designed by …
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"It's likely that a book like this is the only way you might see
many of these creatures for yourself." - Amateur Photographer This
book of photographs puts the spotlight on a group of animals that
is little-noticed, and undeservedly so: endemic species that exist
only on their respective islands. Isolated from continents by the
ocean, certain species have been able to evolve further and
differently than their counterparts on the mainland, where they are
subjected to far more threats such as predators and diseases. Over
time, giants like the Indonesian Komodo dragon have evolved, which
grows up to three metres long and weighs 70 kilos. The comet moth
lives on Madagascar, and the odd King of Saxony bird-of-paradise
flies around on New Guinea. The flightless cormorant on Galapagos,
on the other hand, retracted its flight instruments over time
because it had no need for them. Readers can expect a variety of
animal beauty and extravagance. The following locations are
included in the book: Island of Sainte Marie (Madagascar)
Madagascar Philippines Lesser Sunda Islands (Indonesia) Aru Islands
Regency (Indonesia) New Guinea Australia Tasmania (Australia) New
Zealand Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands (California, US)
Cozumel (Mexico) Cuba Isla Escudo de Veraguas (Panama) Galapagos
Islands (Ecuador) Falkland Islands Svalbard Archipelago Text in
English and German.
Following in the outstanding success of the first edition, this
wonderful celebration of landscape photography shortlists the
winning photographs from the second Landscape Photographer of the
Year competition. 'Take a view', the Landscape Photographer of the
Year competition, is the brainchild of Charlie Waite, one of
today's most respected landscape photographers. Together with AA
Publishing, he has created this prestigious competition and award,
which was hugely successful in its first year. Britain's heritage
is celebrated by people around the world and entries are welcome
from everyone, whether resident in the UK or simply visiting, as
long as the image is of the British Isles. The full-colour book of
best entries will showcase the best pictures from amateur and
professional photographers alike.
"If you're a lover of wildlife imagery, this is worth adding to
your wishlist" -Amateur Photographer "...an amazing new photobook
on the giants of the animal kingdom..." -Examiner USA "This is the
type of book that makes a handsome gift for any wildlife lover. But
you'll want to look at every photo before giving it away."
-Inhabitat "This book marvelously lives up to its title, not just
in size... but in subject matter: big animals, from lions to sharks
to grizzly bears, all stunningly photographed by two highly
accomplished wildlife photographers who decided to combine their
work for this wondrous portfolio." -Air Mail When we encounter an
animal in nature, it triggers something in us; we feel a certain
emotion in the presence of the other creature: amazement,
adoration, fascination, and indeed, in some situations, fear and
apprehension. But a brush with a deer, wild boar, or hare is no
comparison to a rendezvous with a grizzly, lion, shark, or pod of
whales. Amos Nachoum and Marko Dimitrijevic have experienced this
hundreds of times in their combined 70 years as wildlife
photographers. Now, for the first time, they are combining their
award-winning photographs with previously unpublished photographs
of the world's largest animals in one book. The two photographers,
who are also friends, tell us what it is like to be out in the wild
and look the world's biggest animals right in the eye. The
structure of the book's chapters is arranged based on human
emotions such as amazement, admiration, fear, and love. In their
book, Nachoum and Dimitrijevic bring us closer to the giant animals
of our planet, and allow us to share what these two men feel during
these encounters, helping us learn about ourselves when we do so.
Text in English and German.
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The Lost Words: Spell Songs
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Robert Macfarlane, Jackie Morris, Karine Polwart, Julie Fowlis, Seckou Keita, …
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Spell Songs is a musical companion piece to The Lost Words: A Spell
Book by author Robert Macfarlane and artist Jackie Morris. This
mixed media CD is accompanied by sumptuous illustrations from
Jackie Morris, new 'spells' by Robert Macfarlane, enlightening
thoughts by Robert, Jackie and Spell Singer Karine Polwart and
stunning photography by Elly Lucas. In 2018 Folk by the Oak
Festival commissioned Spell Songs because of their love of The Lost
Words book. Spell Songs comprises eight remarkable musicians whose
music engages deeply with landscape and nature; musicians who are
perfectly placed to respond to the creatures, art and language of
The Lost Words. They spent a week in Herefordshire bringing this
music together in the company of Jackie Morris. Art inspired music
and music inspired art. Jackie Morris immersed herself in the
musical residency where she generously created new iconesque
artwork of each musician and their instruments portrayed in an
unexpected and enchanting way. These stunning new artworks
accompany the CD. Spell Songs allowed these acclaimed and diverse
musicians to weave together elements of British folk music,
Senegalese folk traditions, and experimental and classical music to
create an inspiring new body of work. Here are 14 songs which
capture the essence of The Lost Words book. Spoken voice, whispers,
accents, dialects, native languages, proverbs, sayings, birdsong,
river chatter and insect hum all increase the intimacy of the
musical world conjured by the songs. Inspired by the words, art and
ethos of The Lost Words book, each musician brings new imaginings,
embellishments and diversions which are rooted in personal
experience, a deep respect for the natural world, protest at the
loss of nature and its language and an appreciation for wildness
and beauty. In February 2019 Spell Songs enjoyed standing ovations
at sell-out performances in major venues across the UK culminating
at The Queen Elizabeth Hall at the Southbank Centre, London. Spell
Songs was a highlight of The Hay International Literary Festival
2019 and in August 2019 they were invited to perform at the BBC's
Lost Words Prom in the Royal Albert Hall. They will continue to
tour each year. "There are songs here that would live with me for
the rest of my years, even if I'd had no part in their making".
Robert Macfarlane
An Accordion Book doesn’t open, it unfolds. One side is filled
with beautiful watercolour images of an animal: sometimes in
motion, sometimes at rest. The other is filled with text – poems,
descriptions, invocations – inspired by the same animal.Together
they work as spells to summon the animal’s spirit. Jackie Morris
has painted them using antique watercolours, some from boxes which
hadn't been opened for over 150 years, woken from their slumber
with a single drop of water.Fox and Otter are the first two
Accordions in a series that will go on to include Hare,Owl,Hound
and Cat among many others.
Get up close to the beauty and detail of nature through the artwork
of award-winning UK artist, Julia Trickey. See how ordinary and
sometimes overlooked subjects, such as leaves and fading flowers,
can be centre stage and come to life in this beautiful showcase of
some of Julia's best-loved botanical watercolours. Having been a
tutor of botanical art for many years, teaching as far afield as
Moscow and New York, Julia loves to help others explore the
potential of watercolour and to discover the keys to a good
botanical portrait. In this book she shares some of these insights
as well as the motivation behind her favourite projects, together
with some of the processes and watercolour techniques involved.
Take inspiration from these glowing, contemporary watercolours in a
book that is both beautiful and useful.
An Accordion Book doesn’t open, it unfolds. One side is filled
with beautiful watercolour images of an animal: sometimes in
motion, sometimes at rest. The other is filled with text – poems,
descriptions, invocations – inspired by the same animal.Together
they work as spells to summon the animal’s spirit. Jackie Morris
has painted them using antique watercolours, some from boxes which
hadn't been opened for over 150 years, woken from their slumber
with a single drop of water.Fox and Otter are the first two
Accordions in a series that will go on to include Hare,Owl,Hound
and Cat among many others.
Take a fresh look at the world through the lens of a self-confessed
nature-obsessed artist. Asuka Hishiki possesses not only a sense of
profound awe and wonder at the intricacies of the natural world,
but also the talent to communicate it through her paintings.
Recalling the Wunderkammer (literally, 'wonder rooms') of 16th and
17th century European collectors, Asuka Hishiki's Botaniphoria: A
Cabinet of Botanical Curiosities encompasses subjects as diverse as
rotting vegetables, endangered species, mundane weeds and backyard
insects - all treasures to her and transformed into objects of
intense and fragile beauty through her skill with watercolour. Her
work is held in prestigious collections such as The Huntington
Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, California, the Royal
Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Hunt Institute for Botanical
Documentation, Pennsylvania. One of the first people to appreciate
her work said about it, 'your work is not to hang upon a wall in a
bright living room, but to put in a drawer in the study. Then,
alone in the middle of the night, to take out and ponder upon.' In
the best traditions of Wunderkammer, this book is an artfully
arranged collection intended to be pondered upon. From the
interactions of the objects within the paintings, to the quirky
choice of subjects and the realism with which they are portrayed,
they will bear revisiting again and again. As Asuka admits,
painting is her language. She is an extremely adept communicator in
it.
"Have you ever experienced the peace of walking through the
woods or the excitement of a storm gathering on a beach? Artwork
provides the ability for us to capture those moments and share them
with others."
"Drawing Nature for the Absolute Beginner" offers a great
beginner's course on drawing nature. In their fun and friendly
teaching style, Mark and Mary Willenbrink show you how to
realistically capture the world around you.
All you need to get started are some simple supplies, basic
techniques, and inspiration. From field to forest, beach or
mountain, begin with a structural sketch, apply values and
textures, and, before you know it, you'll be drawing everything you
see. You'll even learn how to render favorite wildlife such as
chipmunks, deer and eagles
- Follow along with easy step-by-step demonstrations to draw
rocks, seashells, butterflies and even more developed nature
scenes.
- Gain a working understanding of key concepts such as
perspective, value and composition.
- Discover simple tools and tips you can use right away to
improve your art.
Your artistic journey can be as pleasant as your final destination
with drawing instruction meant for everyone.
Drawing the Natural World is a practical and comprehensive guide
for artists of all abilities to celebrate through art the beauty of
the flora and fauna that make up our planet. The book is divided
into the fundamental concepts of art � colour and tone, pattern,
texture, line, shape, form and space � to introduce the essential
techniques and demonstrate how they can be used in drawing the
natural world through practical projects. Further chapters cover
the anatomy of animals to ensure posture and gait can be accurately
captured, and the fundamentals of composition. There is also
introduction to the different materials and equipment that can be
used, and a guide to basics of drawing. Each of the projects in the
book includes a fully illustrated step-by-step sequence to follow,
plus helpful tips and advice. There's also background information
about the featured animals and plants to broaden the reader's
awareness of and connection with the natural world.
The Landscape Painter's Workbook is the definitive hands-on guide
to the time-honored techniques and essential elements of landscape
painting. Written by celebrated landscape artist, instructor, and
author Mitchell Albala, this richly informative and beautifully
illustrated volume leads you step by step through his approach to
the genre, from establishing a composition using basic shapes to
applying time-tested color strategies, with all-new lessons,
practical exercises, and special topics, including: The Complete
Color Strategy. What are the three aspects of color contrast that
guide a painting's strategy? Notan. Explore this special type of
compositional study, which identifies the underlying shapes and
patterns of a composition. Picture Formats. How does the picture
format-horizontal, vertical, or square-affect the composition? What
are the pros and cons of each? Color Grouping. A full chapter
details this special practice, which helps maintain harmony by
organizing colors into a limited number of groups. Composition. An
in-depth review of variation, movement, and active negative space,
with illustrations that diagram the action in each example.
Workshop Exercises. Instead of demonstrations that show how the
author paints, The Landscape Painter's Workbook includes 10
skill-building workshop exercises to help you work through
essential lessons on your own. With examples of work by 45
contemporary landscape painters-more than 80 paintings in all- in
oil, acrylic, pastel, and watercolor, the lessons are suitable for
all mediums. Each painting is thoroughly analyzed in terms of
shape, composition, or color, with supporting diagrams, thumbnails,
and photographs. The Landscape Painter's Workbook inspires and
informs all artists, from aspiring to accomplished, on how to
successfully portray the majesty and subtlety of the natural world.
The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all
skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and
painting skills and create realistic and representational art.
Where's Bob? On a mountaintop? In a wooded forest? Maybe a TV
studio? Find the world's favorite painting instructor in more than
a dozen unique settings within this original search-and-find
activity book. Where's Bob? includes 15 full-color illustrated
scenes to search for Bob Ross in sites reminiscent of his
paintings, such as at a riverbank, the seaside, or woods, as well
as settings inspired by the artist's life experiences, including a
TV studio and shopping mall. The book also invites you to find
items like Peapod the squirrel, Bob's paint palette, and his
paintbrush within the illustrations. Happy searching!
The fascination birds evoke in us continues unabated. Australian
artist and photographer Christian Spencer, living in the vicinity
of the Brazilian rainforest since 2001, has surrendered to it as
well. "The camera is my brush," is how he describes his style. His
photographs truly capture the poetry of nature, letting its beauty
speak for itself - which is why he forgoes any image editing. He
was the first to capture the breathtakingly fast beating of
hummingbirds' wings in the sunlight, which forms a rainbow in the
air. The world of birds unfolds before his lens in all its
colourful glory and elegance: in reflections on the water, between
blossoms and trees, and high above the treetops. Text in English
and German.
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