Contemporary artists and designers are finding the wood engraving one of the most highly desirable sources of illustration for many design purposes. Simple and bold or capable of the most exquisite effects of tonal gradation; this elegant black-and-white artwork sustains no loss in reproduction and is a perfect complement to typography. 1;419 clear wood engravings present; in natural; lifelike poses; over 1;000 species of animals. Included are many different versions of the familiar animals most wanted and used by commercial artists and craftsmen. Arranged according to the following seven categories; the illustrations portray mammals; birds; reptiles; amphibians; fish; insects; and other invertebrates. Selected for their visual impact and usability by artist-collagist Jim Harter; these illustrations form one of the most extensive; copyright-free pictorial sourcebooks of animals ever assembled for the specific use of illustrators; graphic designers; craftspeople; decoupeurs; and collagists. Captions give modern common-name identifications; and a thorough index provides immediate access to individual animal pictures. Because of the accuracy and detail of most of the renderings; naturalists will also enjoy browsing through this volume and using it for illustrative purposes.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Taschens only competition!By jpcooperFor the price; this is best Klimt book on the market. I probably should qualify that by adding; when available.Klimts art is in a category of its own. Though often described as an Art Nouveau artist I cant think of anyone else who produced comparable work. As a consequence his appeal will never be universal. As the saying goes - you either hate him or you love him. I dont know if my appreciation has quite reached the infatuation stage but I do find his work fascinating (enough; in fact; to have purchased that mammoth; Taschen back-breaker).This Parkstone edition offers a wide selection of his paintings and includes most of the masterworks. For someone interested in an inexpensive introduction this should fit the bill nicely. The reproduction quality is more than could be hoped for in a publication in this price range. The book is well bound and has an attractive and substantial dust jacket. At 200 pages theres a lot of bang for the buck between those two covers.Glad I made the purchase. As I stated; I own the Taschen "Grosse Buch"; but I will pull the Parkstone edition off the shelf 20 times as often. As gorgeous as the Taschen volume is its not exactly easy to access. And frankly; Bades book concentrates all of the most important paintings in a much more convenient format.s inventory of this book seems to change from week to week. If you are contemplating a purchase; and it is in stock; dont hesitate. When its unavailable from outside sellers prices can go through the roof overnight. I would recommend buying this book even if you own other Klimt titles. It really is worth clearing a space for.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy C-bus MikeBeautiful cover and plates inside. Highly recommend.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Quick delivery.By AliceInWonderlandBeautiful book. Would buy it again.