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Discover the allure of the zebra with this comprehensive book that delves into both the natural and cultural history of this iconic animal. Common and exotic, zebras symbolize a range of meanings, captivating the imagination of artists and everyday people alike. With their striking striped coats, zebras are among the world's most recognizable creatures, inspiring fashion trends in stripes and prints that grace everything from beanbags to bikinis. This book, published in 2018 by Reaktion Books, presents a detailed examination of zebras, unpacking their role in history, art, and society. You will learn about the three distinct zebra species, including the endangered one, and discover the fascinating story of the quagga, a subspecies that vanished in the 1880s. The text intertwines tales of 18th-century humor, imperialism, and the development of camouflage technologies, making it a rich resource for anyone interested in the intersection of nature and culture. Enhanced by over a hundred illustrations, many of which are previously unpublished, this book provides a new perspective on the beloved yet often misunderstood zebra. With free shipping on your order, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Embrace the captivating world of zebras through this enlightening read.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780239354
Year: 2018
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Common and exotic, glamorous and ferocious, sociable and sullen: zebras mean many things to many people. The extraordinary beauty of their striped coats makes them one of the world's most recognisable animals. They have been immortalised in paint by artists including George Stubbs and Lucian Freud, and zebra-print designs permeate contemporary society— on beanbags and bikinis, from car seats to pencil cases. Zebras even have a road crossing named after them. But the natural and cultural history of the zebra remains a mystery to most. Few know that there are three species of zebra, or that one of these is currently endangered, or that the quagga, an animal that once roamed southern Africa in large numbers before dying out in the 1880s, is among the zebra's many subspecies.
Zebra is a comprehensive and wide-ranging study of the natural and cultural history of this popular animal. Using a wide range of sources and stories, it shows how the zebra's history engages and intersects with diverse topics, including eighteenth-century humour, imperialism, and camouflage technologies. Including more than a hundred illustrations, many previously unpublished, it offers a new way of thinking about this much-loved but frequently misunderstood animal.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780239354
Year: 2018
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Common and exotic, glamorous and ferocious, sociable and sullen: zebras mean many things to many people. The extraordinary beauty of their striped coats makes them one of the world's most recognisable animals. They have been immortalised in paint by artists including George Stubbs and Lucian Freud, and zebra-print designs permeate contemporary society— on beanbags and bikinis, from car seats to pencil cases. Zebras even have a road crossing named after them. But the natural and cultural history of the zebra remains a mystery to most. Few know that there are three species of zebra, or that one of these is currently endangered, or that the quagga, an animal that once roamed southern Africa in large numbers before dying out in the 1880s, is among the zebra's many subspecies.
Zebra is a comprehensive and wide-ranging study of the natural and cultural history of this popular animal. Using a wide range of sources and stories, it shows how the zebra's history engages and intersects with diverse topics, including eighteenth-century humour, imperialism, and camouflage technologies. Including more than a hundred illustrations, many previously unpublished, it offers a new way of thinking about this much-loved but frequently misunderstood animal.