This book pairs great works of art from all periods with poetry and prose derived from just as broad a spectrum. All the realms of the animal kingdom are represented from jungle to ocean to sky, meadow and hearthrug. For good measure a few animal oddities and mythical beasts are included, such as the unicorn and the unlucky suitors whom Circe turned into swine. Artists represented include Durer, Delacroix, Titian, Rubens, Manet, Renoir, Gauguin, Bonnard, Boucher and Rosseau, and all challenge the way we perceive our fellow ...
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This book pairs great works of art from all periods with poetry and prose derived from just as broad a spectrum. All the realms of the animal kingdom are represented from jungle to ocean to sky, meadow and hearthrug. For good measure a few animal oddities and mythical beasts are included, such as the unicorn and the unlucky suitors whom Circe turned into swine. Artists represented include Durer, Delacroix, Titian, Rubens, Manet, Renoir, Gauguin, Bonnard, Boucher and Rosseau, and all challenge the way we perceive our fellow creatures. Some of the literature featured comes from as diverse a range as Milton, Blake, Yeats and Lawrence.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9780821221099.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Very Good. HAS DUST COVER USED VERY GOOD CONDITION MAY HAVE SLIGHT CORNER WEAR-MAY HAVE MINIMAL WRITING-EXPERIENCE AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE-WE SHIP DAILY.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Jacket has light edgewear. Boards have only minor shelfwear. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound.
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New. 0821221094. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--103 pp., 65 illus. --with a bonus offer--