Banana Bird And The Snake Men
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,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the sun-drenched landscapes of ancient Australia comes a vivid tale rooted in the rich oral traditions of the Aboriginal people — Banana Bird and the Snake Men is a spellbinding picture book that chronicles the age-old struggle between good and evil through the lens of Indigenous Australian mythology. Written and illustrated by the celebrated duo Percy Trezise and Dick Roughsey (Goobalathaldin), the story follows the legendary Banana Bird as he confronts the fearsome Snake Men, weaving together suspense, wonder, and the timeless power of Dreamtime storytelling. Trezise and Roughsey's collaboration stands as a landmark in Australian children's literature, bringing Aboriginal legends to the page with both cultural authenticity and breathtaking visual artistry. Roughsey's vivid, ochre-toned illustrations breathe life into a world that predates written history, while Trezise's narrative voice honours the gravity and magic of the Dreamtime tradition. Together, they present a story that is at once a thrilling adventure and a vital cultural document — leaving readers to wonder just how many more secrets the ancient Australian landscape has yet to reveal.
Author: Percy Trezise & Dick Roughsey
Format: Paperback
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the sun-drenched landscapes of ancient Australia comes a vivid tale rooted in the rich oral traditions of the Aboriginal people — Banana Bird and the Snake Men is a spellbinding picture book that chronicles the age-old struggle between good and evil through the lens of Indigenous Australian mythology. Written and illustrated by the celebrated duo Percy Trezise and Dick Roughsey (Goobalathaldin), the story follows the legendary Banana Bird as he confronts the fearsome Snake Men, weaving together suspense, wonder, and the timeless power of Dreamtime storytelling. Trezise and Roughsey's collaboration stands as a landmark in Australian children's literature, bringing Aboriginal legends to the page with both cultural authenticity and breathtaking visual artistry. Roughsey's vivid, ochre-toned illustrations breathe life into a world that predates written history, while Trezise's narrative voice honours the gravity and magic of the Dreamtime tradition. Together, they present a story that is at once a thrilling adventure and a vital cultural document — leaving readers to wonder just how many more secrets the ancient Australian landscape has yet to reveal.