Extinct, 9781486313716
Hardcover
Lost Australian animals remembered in art, lest we forget others.
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Extinct

artistic impressions of our lost wildlife

$55.99

  • Hardcover

    136 pages

  • Release Date

    30 September 2021

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Summary

Extinct: A Requiem for Lost Australian Animals

Australia’s unique wildlife is facing a crisis, with many species teetering on the edge of extinction. Extinct serves as both a lament and a celebration of the Australian animals that have already vanished forever.

This collection showcases stunning artworks from established and emerging Australian artists, including:

Sue Anderson, Brook Garru Andrew, Andrew Baines, Elizabeth Banfield, Sally Bourke, Jacob Boylan…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781486313716
ISBN-10:148631371X
Author:Benjamin Gray
Publisher:CSIRO Publishing
Imprint:CSIRO Publishing
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:136
Release Date:30 September 2021
Weight:1.33kg
Dimensions:305mm x 215mm x 16mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“I am devastated that I will never see a Gastric Brooding Frog give birth through her mouth or a Big Eared Hopping Mouse disappear into the distance. I will never hear the call of a Christmas Island Pipistrelle pierce the night or the roar of a Thylacinus. With whimsical portraits and sober words, Dr Benjamin Gray reminds us of what we have already lost and implores us to keep fighting for all our unique creatures – be they small, brown or hopping.” – Dr Jenny Gray * Chief Executive Officer, Zoos Victoria *“Notwithstanding the eloquence and insightfulness of the words, it is the artworks that give this book its power, pathos and beauty; its ability to move us. Each of the 39 extinct species is portrayed in a manner that gives some sense of its essence.” – John Woinarski * Historical Records of Australian Science 33(1) *“The stunning artworks are accompanied by stories of each animal, highlighting the importance of what we have lost so that we appreciate the species we have not yet lost.” * Australian Wildlife Volume 3 *

About The Author

Benjamin Gray

Benjamin Gray is an ecologist and historian whose work aims to explore the ethical and emotional significance of extinction, interactions between human and non-human animals in modern society, and the serious social, economic and environmental consequences of global biodiversity loss. He is a self-taught artist and keen follower of the Arts in Australia and internationally.

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