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Firewood Banksia

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Firewood Banksia by Philippa Nikulinsky is a beautifully illustrated exploration of the fire-adapted plant species, the banksia, found in Western Australia. This book offers a detailed glimpse into the natural environment and the intricate processes of regeneration following bushfires. Designed for nature enthusiasts, it combines scientific insight with captivating artwork to celebrate the resilience and beauty of the Australian landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for botany and Australian flora. Its stunning illustrations and detailed explorations offer a close-up look at the beauty and complexity of nature, providing a delightful experience for both art lovers and nature enthusiasts.

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A dazzling and wondrous celebration of banksia menziesii (Firewood or Menzies' Banksia) by one of Australia's best botanical artists. After many field trips and long observation of the species, Philippa Nikulinsky has created a series of detailed drawings and paintings that record this banksia and its cycle in all their beauty.

A unique celebration of Banksia menziesii - commonly known as Firewood Banksia - by acclaimed botanical artist Philippa Nikulinsky. This series of exquisitely detailed drawings and paintings records the species and its cycles in all their beauty.

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A dazzling and wondrous celebration of Banksia Menziesii (Firewood or Menzies' Banksia) by one of Australia's best botanical artists.

After many field trips and long observation of the species, Philippa Nikulinsky has created a series of detailed drawings and paintings that record this banksia and its cycle in all their beauty.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922089816

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 April 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 486g

Pages: 60

About the Author

Philippa Nikulinsky is the most celebrated of the wildlife artists living in Western Australia. Her particular speciality is recording the phenomenal natural history in this enormous state, a history that provides a famous national heritage that has fascinated experts and artists alike from the time of exploration onwards.

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