
Extinct
artistic impressions of our lost wildlife
$55.99
- Hardcover
136 pages
- Release Date
30 September 2021
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 |
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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 |
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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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