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Taxidermy Art - by Robert Marbury (Hardcover)

Taxidermy Art - by  Robert Marbury (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>In 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: <i>What is it all about? Can I see some examples? </i>and <i>How can I make my own? </i>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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"The crucified parrots, winged foxes, and martini-sipping monkeys in this wild and wonderful bestiary of a book suggest that there is something deeply strange afoot in our culture--and we ought to pay attention." <br> --Joshua Foer, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Moonwalking with Einstein</i> <p/> "So appalling, funny, grotesque, weirdly charming, and highly informative that even I was creeped out. Necrophilia or beauty? You be the judge!" <br> --John Waters <p/> "Darkly beautiful and fascinatingly disturbing. I recommend." <br> --Jenny Lawson, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Let's Pretend This Never Happened (A Mostly True Memoir)</i> <p/> "Robert Marbury is a mad genius." <br> --Diablo Cody, Academy Award-winning screenwriter of <i>Juno</i> <p/> "It's only fitting that one of the driving forces behind Rogue Taxidermy should be the first to showcase it as no one else has. Robert Marbury's book isn't just instant gold--it's gold for the long haul." <br> --James Taylor of <i>Shocked and Amazed!</i></p><p>"The ultimate book on contemporary guerrilla taxidermy." <br> --Dr. Petra Lange-Berndt, University College London</p>"Marvellously macabre." <br> --<i>The Bookseller</i> (UK) <p/> "Eye-popping and informative." <br> --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/> "A truly interesting read, rife with intriguing history, talented artists, memorable images." <br> --<i>BookPage</i> <p/> "Marbury has compiled the first modern taxidermy bible." <br> --<i>Largehearted Boy</i> <p/> "A well-curated look at a fascinating artistic movement that challenges viewers to confront death and decay, and maybe turn it into something fantastical." <br> --<i>New York</i><i>Daily News</i> <p/> "Beautiful." <br> --<i>Baltimore City Paper</i> <p/> "For those on your holiday shopping list who don't need another necktie or scarf and possess an interesting sense of humor, I'd like to propose Robert Marbury's <i>Taxidermy Art</i>." <br> --<i>Wall Street Journal</i> <p/><br>

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