{"title":"Series: Art After Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt After Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers to explore a diverse blend of ideas and narratives that transcend traditional boundaries. 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Using this tiny organism as an emblem through which to navigate environmental and social concerns, this work narrows the gap between the human and natural worlds, emphasizing the notion of mutual dependence as a necessary means of survival and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599575269612,"sku":"9781517908676","price":61.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781517908676-the-lichen-museum.jpg?v=1777982039"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-art-after-nature.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}