Author: John George WoodPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 842
Book Description
The Illustrated Natural History
Author: John George WoodPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 842
Book Description
Natural History Illustration in Pen and Ink
Author: Sarah MorrishPublisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785009230
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
This beautiful book combines the author's extensive ecological knowledge with art, and her passion for drawing with ink. It is packed with clear instruction and inspirational illustrations, and will be treasured by artists, illustrators, scientists and ecologists alike. Practical advice is given on using a range of materials and equipment for illustrating in pen and ink, as well as the collection and preservation of subject matter and reference material. Detailed instruction is given on how to create essential mark-making techniques that will enhance your illustrations through accurate depiction of shape, form, texture and pattern, and in the principles and elements of design. Subject-themed chapters include plants, strandline and marine specimens, fossils, invertebrates, and mammals. There are step-by-step exercises suitable for all skill levels, and case studies describing working practice as a professional illustrator.
Wood's Popular Natural History
Author: J. G. WoodPublisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1434406512
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
John George Wood, or Rev J. G. Wood, (1827-1889), was a popular English writer on natural history, and not very modest about it.
All the World's Birds
Author: Georges Louis Leclerc comte de BuffonPublisher: Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN: 9780847830916
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Before Audubon, there was Buffon’s Histoire naturelle, g�n�rale et particuli�re, originally published in thirty-six volumes between 1749 and 1778. All the World’s Birds comprises selections from the original, which explored all flora and fauna, and features the beautiful full color illustrations by Fran�ois-Nicolas Martinet. Now this seminal work appears in a handsome, slipcased edition which marks the first publication of Buffon’s writings in one volume with Martinet’s beautiful yet scientifically precise engravings, originally published separately. These wondrous eighteenth century depictions of birds are among the earliest scientific attempts to depict birds in all their detail, and these plates are a milestone in the development of ornithological art. This monumental volume is perfect for any bird lover.
Vietnam: A Natural History
Author: Eleanor Jane SterlingPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300128215
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
A country uncommonly rich in plants, animals, and natural habitats, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam shelters a significant portion of the world’s biological diversity, including rare and unique organisms and an unusual mixture of tropical and temperate species. This book is the first comprehensive account of Vietnam’s natural history in English. Illustrated with maps, photographs, and thirty-five original watercolor illustrations, the book offers a complete tour of the country’s plants and animals along with a full discussion of the factors shaping their evolution and distribution. Separate chapters focus on northern, central, and southern Vietnam, regions that encompass tropics, subtropics, mountains, lowlands, wetland and river regions, delta and coastal areas, and offshore islands. The authors provide detailed descriptions of key natural areas to visit, where a traveler might explore limestone caves or glimpse some of the country’s twenty-seven monkey and ape species and more than 850 bird species. The book also explores the long history of humans in the country, including the impact of the Vietnam-American War on plants and animals, and describes current efforts to conserve Vietnam’s complex, fragile, and widely threatened biodiversity.
Natural History
Author: Kathryn HennessyPublisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780756667528
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A landmark in reference publishing and overseen and authenticated by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, Natural History presents an unrivaled visual survey of Earth's natural history. Giving a clear overview of the classification of our natural world-over 6,000 species-Natural History looks at every kingdom of life, from bacteria, minerals, and rocks to fossils to plants and animals. Featuring a remarkable array of specially commissioned photographs, Natural History looks at thousands of specimens and species displayed in visual galleries that take the reader on an incredible journey from the most fundamental building blocks of the world's landscapes, through the simplest of life forms, to plants, fungi, and animals.
The Enigma of the Owl
Author: Mike UnwinPublisher:
ISBN: 9780300222739
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Designed and produced by Quintessence Editions"--Verso of title page.
Natural Histories
Author: American Museum of Natural HistoryPublisher:
ISBN: 9781454912149
Category : Illustrated books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Highlights 40 masterworks of illustrated scientific art from the Rare Book Collection of the American Museum of Natural History.
The Empire of the Eagle
Author: Mike UnwinPublisher:
ISBN: 9780300232899
Category : NATURE
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Encompasses each of the world's currently recognized eagle species, from the huge Steller's Sea Eagle that soars above Japan's winter ice floes to the diminutive Little Eagle that hunts over the Australian outback
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