Goanna: A Narrative With Illustrations By The Author
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A charming work of illustrated narrative fiction, Goanna: A Narrative With Illustrations By The Author presents the story of a goanna — the large, iconic Australian monitor lizard — through a blend of whimsical storytelling and original artwork by Robin Wallace-Crabbe. The narrative unfolds with a distinctly Australian sensibility, drawing on the rich natural landscape and fauna of the continent to craft a tale that is both playful and visually engaging. Wallace-Crabbe, known for his talents as both a writer and visual artist, illustrates the story with his own drawings, creating a seamlessly unified artistic vision that enriches the reading experience. The result is a delightful, intimate work that sits at the intersection of picture book tradition and literary narrative, appealing to readers who appreciate the art of storytelling in its most integrated form.
Author: Robin Wallace-Crabbe
Format: Paperback
Published: 1982, Ray Hughes Gallery
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A charming work of illustrated narrative fiction, Goanna: A Narrative With Illustrations By The Author presents the story of a goanna — the large, iconic Australian monitor lizard — through a blend of whimsical storytelling and original artwork by Robin Wallace-Crabbe. The narrative unfolds with a distinctly Australian sensibility, drawing on the rich natural landscape and fauna of the continent to craft a tale that is both playful and visually engaging. Wallace-Crabbe, known for his talents as both a writer and visual artist, illustrates the story with his own drawings, creating a seamlessly unified artistic vision that enriches the reading experience. The result is a delightful, intimate work that sits at the intersection of picture book tradition and literary narrative, appealing to readers who appreciate the art of storytelling in its most integrated form.