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Wondrous Animals
Colour a Kingdom of Creatures
Series: Kerby's Selection
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See moreA stunning collection of the most striking animal images from Kerby Rosanes's bestselling titles.
A stunning collection of the most striking animal images from across the weird and wonderful works of New York Times bestselling illustrator Kerby Rosanes.
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A spectacular compilation of animal illustrations from the awe-inspiring works of Kerby Rosanes, as part of an exciting new series called Kerby’s Selection.
This beautiful colouring book brings together the most astonishing animal images from Kerby’s World and Morphia series, featuring fantasy scenes of strange, shape-shifting animals as well as real-life depictions of our fragile world and its natural beauty.
Fifty-eight detailed drawings of wondrous animals and their environments are just waiting to be brought to life with colour – from an enchanting eagle leaving a trail of doodles in its wake and an intricate beetle made from cogs to a cute otter floating along a river and giant pandas surrounded by bamboo.
Please note: This book contains material previously published in Fragile World, Worlds Within Worlds, Animorphia, Mythomorphia, Geomorphia, and Imagimorphia.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781915751089
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: LOM Art
Illustration: B&W
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 405g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Philippines-based illustrator Kerby Rosanes has turned his stunningly detailed and fantastical artwork into a worldwide publishing phenomenon. Working mainly with ordinary black pens, Kerby's art is characterized by whimsical lines, patterns and doodle creatures which are combined to create awe-inspiring compositions.
He left his job as a graphic designer in a local company to finally pursue his passion: creating more art for personal projects and for various clients, and collaborating with other artists and design agencies around the world.
Kerby's colouring and doodling books, Animorphia, Imagimorphia, Mythomorphia, Fantomorphia,Geomorphia,Colourmorphia, Kaleidomorphia, Worlds Within Worlds, Fragile World, Mythic World and World of Colour published by LOM ART (Michael O'Mara Books), have been hugely successful and have sold over 1.5 million copies across 35 territories.
Website: www.kerbyrosanes.com
Instagram: @kerbyrosanes
'Sketchy Stories' on facebook: www.facebook.com/sketchystoriesblog
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