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Drawn from Paradise
The Natural History, Art and Discovery of the Birds of Paradise with Rare Archival Art
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- 256 pages
- Reading time
- 9 hours
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The book highlights the extraordinary allure of birds of paradise, first discovered by Europeans in the 16th century. Initially believed to be legless and never landing, these rare birds inspire wonder among those fortunate enough to encounter them. Featuring over 200 hand-painted illustrations by renowned artists and original researchers, the collection showcases the stunning Greater Bird of Paradise and more than forty other species, each exhibiting remarkable variations in size, shape, and color. This work offers a unique visual celebration of these magnificent creatures.
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Drawn from Paradise, David Attenborough, Errol Fuller
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Drawn from Paradise
- Subtitle
- The Natural History, Art and Discovery of the Birds of Paradise with Rare Archival Art
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Attenborough, Errol Fuller
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780062234681
- Category
- Art / Culture, Illustrations, Phototechnics, Camera technology, Theory of photography and cameras, Animals and Husbandry, Ecology, Nature in general
- Description
- The book highlights the extraordinary allure of birds of paradise, first discovered by Europeans in the 16th century. Initially believed to be legless and never landing, these rare birds inspire wonder among those fortunate enough to encounter them. Featuring over 200 hand-painted illustrations by renowned artists and original researchers, the collection showcases the stunning Greater Bird of Paradise and more than forty other species, each exhibiting remarkable variations in size, shape, and color. This work offers a unique visual celebration of these magnificent creatures.