Taxidermy art : a rogue's guide to the work, the culture, and how to do it yourself /
Robert Marbury.
- New York : Artisan, 2014.
- 240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
Artists include: Sarina Brewer, Scott Bibus, Elizabeth McGrath, Les Deux Garçons (Michel Vanderheijden van Tinteren and Roel Moonen), Katie Innamorato, Polly Morgan, Peter Gronquist, Jessica Joslin, Rod McRae, Iris Schieferstein, Claire Morgan, Mark Dion, Kate Clark, Tessa Farmer, Mirmy Winn, Nate Hill, Julia deVille, Lisa Black, James Prosek, Afke Golsteinjn & Floris Bakker of The Idiots, Robert Marbury.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-225) and index.
Introduction -- A taxidermy primer -- The canon: Pioneers in natural history, taxidermy, and art -- The artists -- The workshops -- Further reading -- Places to visit -- Supplies -- Legal resources -- Glossary.
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.