{"title":"John Gurche","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Gurche\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into a captivating exploration of natural history through his evocative illustrations and insightful narratives. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eLost Anatomies\u003c\/em\u003e, blend scientific accuracy with artistic expression, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of life and the mysteries beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate Gurche’s ability to illuminate complex subjects with depth and creativity, making his books a compelling window into the intersection of art, science, and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lost-anatomies-by-john-gurche-9781419734489","title":"Lost Anatomies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned paleoartist John Gurche brings the traditional techniques of figure drawing and anatomical art to the portrayal of our hominin ancestors. The result is a visual record of the evolving human form that feels alive in a way no scientific illustration could match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile science provides an underpinning to Gurche's art, his work's primary purpose is to forge an aesthetic connection to the hominins that preceded us on Earth, capturing their humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith essays by leading authorities, \u003cem\u003eLost Anatomies\u003c\/em\u003e carries the story of human evolution from apes and early hominins; to \u003cem\u003eAustralopithecus\u003c\/em\u003e; to archaic \u003cem\u003eHomo sapiens\u003c\/em\u003e, including \u003cem\u003eHomo erectus\u003c\/em\u003e; to derived \u003cem\u003eHomo sapiens\u003c\/em\u003e, including Neanderthals and other species that are our most recent ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463514800364,"sku":"9781419734489","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781419734489-lost-anatomies.jpg?v=1775033547"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-gurche.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}