Author: Gerald J. GrantzPublisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811722599
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Explicit instructions for preparing and mounting dead animals and tanning skins and furs.
Author: James E. Churchill
Author: G.T. GRANTZ
Author: Charles K. ReedStuffed Animals: A Modern Guide to Taxidermy
Author: Divya AnantharamanPublisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 158157570X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
A quirky, timely, and disturbingly beautiful how-to taxidermy guide, emphasizing ethical sourcing and personal expression Whether inspiration came from an exhibition at an edgy art gallery, a visit to the Natural History Museum, or the sight of your crazy uncle’s jackalope, more and more people are opening up to the fun and wonder of taxidermy. A mix of art, science, and a touch of alchemy, taxidermy lets you engage with the natural world in ways most other people don’t. In Stuffed Animals, Divya Anantharaman and Katie Innamorato demystify the practice, shatter the gross stereotypes, and make taxidermy accessible to anyone, anywhere. Committed to ethical and sustainable sourcing, Anantharaman and Innamorato are part of the vanguard of young taxidermists who bring a sense of fun and experimentation to this old-school hobby. In their sold-out classes in Brooklyn, they teach hundreds of taxidermy novices how to create mantle-worthy pieces out of small birds and mammals. Both a helpful how-to manual and a strangely captivating gift book, Stuffed Animals is the definitive guide to a growing movement.
Author: Phyllis Hobson
Author: Waddy F. McFallTaxidermy Art
Author: Robert MarburyPublisher: Artisan Books
ISBN: 1579655580
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
In this collection of taxidermy art, you’ll find a winged monkey with a fez and a martini glass, a jewel-encrusted piglet, a bionic fawn, and a polar bear balancing on a floating refrigerator. Author Robert Marbury makes for a friendly (and often funny) guide, addressing the three big questions people have about taxidermy art: What is it all about? Can I see some examples? and How can I make my own? He takes readers through a brief history of taxidermy (and what sets artistic taxidermy apart) and presents stunning pieces from the most influential artists in the field. Rounding out the book are illustrated how-to lessons to get readers started on their own work, with sources for taxidermy materials and resources for the budding taxidermist.
Still Life
Author: Melissa MilgromPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547487053
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
After her curiosity is piqued by a safari gone awry, a journalist delves into the curious world of taxidermy and shares her findings. It’s easy to dismiss taxidermy as a kitschy or morbid sideline, the realm of trophy fish and jackalopes or an anachronistic throwback to the dusty diorama. Yet theirs is a world of intrepid hunter-explorers, eccentric naturalists, and gifted museum artisans, all devoted to the paradoxical pursuit of creating the illusion of life. Into this subculture of passionate animal-lovers ventures journalist Melissa Milgrom, whose journey stretches from the anachronistic family workshop of the last chief taxidermist for the American Museum of Natural History to the studio where an English sculptor, granddaughter of a surrealist artist, preserves the animals for Damien Hirst’s most disturbing artworks. She wanders through Mr. Potter’s Museum of Curiosities in the final days of its existence to watch dealers vie for preserved Victorian oddities, and visits the Smithsonian’s offsite lab, where taxidermists transform zoo skins into vivacious beasts. She tags along with a Canadian bear trapper and former Roy Orbison impersonator—the three-time World Taxidermy Champion—as he resurrects an extinct Irish elk using DNA studies and Paleolithic cave art for reference; she even ultimately picks up a scalpel and stuffs her own squirrel. Transformed from a curious onlooker to an empathetic participant, Milgrom takes us deep into the world of taxidermy and reveals its uncanny appeal. “Hilarious but respectful.” —Washington Post “Engrossing.” —New Yorker “[A] delightful debut . . . Milgrom has in Still Life opened up a whole world to readers.” —Chicago Tribune “Milgrom’s lively account will appeal to readers who enjoyed Mary Roach’s quirky science books.” —Library Journal
Learn Modern Taxidermy
Author: Forrest KetnerPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979828321
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Now you can learn modern Taxidermy at home and at your pace. Why spend over $12,000 and spend 12 weeks away from home learning... Now you can learn for less than $30. After you have tried Learn Modern Taxidermy, you may find it is a great way to make an income, or possibly you are not suited for this work. $30 is a small amount to pay for all this knowledge in this one book, but this is the way that I learned and I know that you can to. Start with the first chapter and work your way through the book. You will have fun learning this trade at any age.
