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The Art of Biodiversity recounts key chapters in the history of scientific nature art. It's a story about art that's not in the art history books, and a story about science that's missing from histories of science. This art appeared in vividly illustrated books that offered readers a vastly expanded vision of nature. The Art of Biodiversity introduces the listener to the extraordinary men and women who created these books.

Listen as descriptions of human physiology are illustrated in the eBook edition with 80 panel paintings by Philip James ROI. A viscous surface of pulped and washed colour interprets the intricate framework of muscles, arteries, bone and soft tissue, all infused with an internal dynamic of potent nervous energy. First published in 2001, the volume carried 80 colour plates of art works with descriptions of the location and function of portrayed parts.

Robin, an artist, and John, a hunter, are married and talk about their chosen crafts - hunting and making - with humor, candor, and big love.