Methods in the Art of Taxidermy
Author: Oliver Davie
Publisher:
Published: 1894
Total Pages: 566
ISBN-13:
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The Art of Taxidermy
Author: Sharon Kernot
Publisher: Text Publishing
Published: 2018-07-02
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 1925626725
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShortlisted for the 2017 Text Prize Lottie collects dead creatures and lovingly cares for them, hoping to preserve them, to save them from disintegration. Her father understands—Lottie has a scientific mind, he thinks. Her aunt wants it to stop, and she goes to cruel lengths to make sure it does. And her mother? Lottie’s mother died long ago. And Lottie is searching for a way to be close to her. The Art of Taxidermy is a heartbreaking verse novel exploring love and death, grief and beauty, and the ways we try to make sense of it all. Sharon Kernot writes poetry and fiction. Her work has appeared in a variety of journals, magazines and anthologies including Island, Mascara Literary Journal, Best Australian Poems, and Australian Love Stories. ‘Completely mesmerising, fresh and unexpected.’ Diana Sweeney, winner of 2013 Text Prize ‘An intense exploration of grief.’ Steven Herrick ‘[An] exquisite lyrical verse novel...[A] sharply evocative tale.’ West Weekend ‘The work couples the swift, clipped charm of a verse novel and the unpredictable beauty of the Australian landscape in a captivating manner that showcases an author entirely comfortable with her form...Lingers in the mind for weeks afterwards.’ Tulpa Magazine ‘Kernot has created an intriguing tale of mystery and the imagination with a haunting ambience that the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe would recognise and admire...this is a delightful story about grief transformed and the urge to resurrect and to re-create.’ Saturday Paper ‘This book is beautifully written...while the novel is about grief, it is also about the importance of remembering and keeping the memory of loved ones alive.’ Magpies Magazine ‘In lyrical language, Kernot draws a comparison between the Australian bush and death: both are beautiful and desolate at once.’ Readings ‘Kernot’s writing is imbued with life and grace and moments of infectious joy.’ SA Weekend
The Art of Taxidermy: Enlarged Illustrated Special Edition
Author: John Rowley
Publisher: Cgr Publishing
Published: 2020-12-24
Total Pages: 270
ISBN-13: 9781592180875
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe classic illustrated guide to taxidermy restored and enlarged for a new generation. Master taxidermist John Rowley served as Chief of the Department of Taxidermy in the American Museum of Natural History. This informative, easy-to-read, illustrated guide to taxidermy is filled with everything that hunters and aspiring taxidermists need to know to excel in the craft. Includes: - Dozens of detailed drawings and full-page photographs - Sections on tools of the trade - Sections on birds, mammals, fish, skeletons, and more - Enlarged 7" x 10" pages - Digitally restored images - Bold retro cover design for display - The classic type font - Author's original page layout First printed in 1898, this guide teaches classic, proven skills for skinning, preserving, and displaying birds, mammals, and a variety of large and small animals. Detailed sections on tools, collecting, and the arrangement of foliage for display are particularly useful and entertaining to read. Mr. Rowley's experience and passion for taxidermy are evident on every page, and readers interested in the art will find themselves engaged from start to finish. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Collecting - Guns, Traps, Hunting, Skinning, and Field Preparation Chapter 2: Tools and Materials - Preservative Fluids and Powders, Preparation of Artificial Ice, Snow, and Water Chapter 3: Casting - Plaster Moulds and Casts Chapter 4: Birds - Skinning, Cleaning, Wiring, and Mounting Chapter 5: Mammals - Skinning, Curing, Degreasing, Tanning, Wiring, and Mounting Chapter 6: Fish, Reptiles, and Crustaceans - Mounting and Casting Chapter 7: Skeletons - Bleaching and Mounting Small and Large Skeletons Chapter 8: The Reproduction of Foliage for Groups - Collecting, Arranging, and Casing for Bird and Mammal Groups About the Publisher: The CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop uses a vast array of computers and digital scanners to restore, preserve, and enhance the classic works of writers and artists from the 19th century. Each new release includes display-quality covers, enlarged covers, and retro fonts. Select books include Dante's Inferno Retro Hell-Bound Edition, Gustave Dorè's London: A Pilgrimage, The Complete Book of Birds, A Life of George Westinghouse, The Clock Book: A Detailed Illustrated Collection of Classic Clocks, The Aeroplane Speaks, and much more.
The Taxidermists Manual
Author: Captain Thomas Brown
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2024-04-23
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 338512610X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReprint of the original, first published in 1843.
Taxidermy Art
Author: Robert Marbury
Publisher: Artisan Books
Published: 2014-09-23
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 1579655580
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this collection of taxidermy art, you’ll find a winged monkey with a fez and a martini glass, a jewel-encrusted piglet, a bionic fawn, and a polar bear balancing on a floating refrigerator. Author Robert Marbury makes for a friendly (and often funny) guide, addressing the three big questions people have about taxidermy art: What is it all about? Can I see some examples? and How can I make my own? He takes readers through a brief history of taxidermy (and what sets artistic taxidermy apart) and presents stunning pieces from the most influential artists in the field. Rounding out the book are illustrated how-to lessons to get readers started on their own work, with sources for taxidermy materials and resources for the budding taxidermist.
Still Life
Author: Melissa Milgrom
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2010-02-14
Total Pages: 277
ISBN-13: 0547487053
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAfter her curiosity is piqued by a safari gone awry, a journalist delves into the curious world of taxidermy and shares her findings. It’s easy to dismiss taxidermy as a kitschy or morbid sideline, the realm of trophy fish and jackalopes or an anachronistic throwback to the dusty diorama. Yet theirs is a world of intrepid hunter-explorers, eccentric naturalists, and gifted museum artisans, all devoted to the paradoxical pursuit of creating the illusion of life. Into this subculture of passionate animal-lovers ventures journalist Melissa Milgrom, whose journey stretches from the anachronistic family workshop of the last chief taxidermist for the American Museum of Natural History to the studio where an English sculptor, granddaughter of a surrealist artist, preserves the animals for Damien Hirst’s most disturbing artworks. She wanders through Mr. Potter’s Museum of Curiosities in the final days of its existence to watch dealers vie for preserved Victorian oddities, and visits the Smithsonian’s offsite lab, where taxidermists transform zoo skins into vivacious beasts. She tags along with a Canadian bear trapper and former Roy Orbison impersonator—the three-time World Taxidermy Champion—as he resurrects an extinct Irish elk using DNA studies and Paleolithic cave art for reference; she even ultimately picks up a scalpel and stuffs her own squirrel. Transformed from a curious onlooker to an empathetic participant, Milgrom takes us deep into the world of taxidermy and reveals its uncanny appeal. “Hilarious but respectful.” —Washington Post “Engrossing.” —New Yorker “[A] delightful debut . . . Milgrom has in Still Life opened up a whole world to readers.” —Chicago Tribune “Milgrom’s lively account will appeal to readers who enjoyed Mary Roach’s quirky science books.” —Library Journal
Taxidermy Vol. 12 Tanning - Outlining the Various Methods of Tanning
Author: Various
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2016-08-26
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 1473353556
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis comprehensive guide to tanning is part of a series on taxidermy and comprises four detailed chapters by various experts on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, diagrams and drawings. Taxidermy Vol. 12 Tanning takes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, and is a fascinating read for any taxidermy enthusiast or historian of the craft Contents Include: History of Taxidermy; Tanning, Cleaning and Poisoning Skins; Home Tanning of Leather and Small Fur Skins; Various Methods of Tanning. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
The Unfeathered Bird
Author: Katrina van Grouw
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 0691151342
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere is more to a bird than simply feathers. And just because birds evolved from a single flying ancestor doesn't mean they are structurally the same. With 385 stunning drawings depicting 200 species, The Unfeathered bird is a richly illustrated book on bird anatomy that offers refreshingly original insights into what goes on beneath the feathered surface.
Home Book of Taxidermy and Tanning
Author: Gerald J. Grantz
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 1969
Total Pages: 166
ISBN-13: 9780811722599
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplicit instructions for preparing and mounting dead animals and tanning skins and furs.
