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The Menagerie

Animal Portraits to Colour
By Richard Merritt and Claire Scully
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The Menagerie by Richard Merritt and Claire Scully invites readers into a stunning world of intricate and detailed animal illustrations that blend art with imagination. This book showcases remarkable creatures, real and mythical, through exquisite artwork that celebrates the beauty and diversity of the natural world. It's a treasure trove for art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, offering a captivating visual journey.
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If you're captivated by intricate illustrations and exploring the wonders of the animal kingdom, this book will delight your senses. It offers a visual feast with beautifully detailed artwork that brings the enchanting world of animals to life, appealing to art enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.

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The Menagerie is filled with beautiful animal heads to colour and complete. Each wonderfully detailed piece is a work of art to be treasured by keen colourers and animal lovers alike.

The Menagerie is filled with beautiful animal heads to colour and complete. Each wonderfully detailed piece is a work of art to be treasured by keen colourers and animal lovers alike.

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Intricately illustrated animal heads that will come alive as you colour them in! The Menagerie is a soothing book of hypnotic illustrations that will awaken your imagination and creativity as you colour.

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The Menagerie is praised for its beautiful collection of animal portraits, being highlighted as one of the most intricate colouring books available.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910552155

Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 November 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: LOM Art

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Richard Merritt
  • Illustrated by Claire Scully

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 290.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Richard Merritt is one of the talented illustrators of the bestselling Art Therapy colouring series. 

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