DGPH: The Ark Project: An Illustrated Animal Bible By Artists From All Over The World

by DGPH (artist)

After the example of Noah, who saved the animal species in his ark for posterity, this volume, an "Illustrated Animal Bible by Artists from all over the World," aspires to rescue and house the animals among us today. Recruiting over 200 artists, illustrators and designers from every corner of the globe, each of whom was invited to select a creature (animal or species) to represent their birthplace, and add it to the Ark, the project has resulted in an amazing illustration bible that mixes styles and techniques, showing how astonishing nature is and why we should take better care of the planet and the species on it. At once fun, graphically charming and ecologically intelligent, Ark wil immediately appeal to children and design audiences. The final parade of animals is the burrowing owl for Canada, the capybara for Uruguay, the Carey turtle for Colombia, the Caribean manatee for Puerto Rico, the nene goose for Maui, the spectacled bear for Peru... Ark also supplies a section of "Nature Facts," an illustrated tale of Noah and a list of all the artists involved--among them Allan Deas, Gustav Dejert, Drew Funk, Chris Garbutt, Kronk, Cecy Meade, Meomi, Noper, Shen Plum and Roland Tamayo.

240 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2010

Reviews

[Benjamin Chandler · Rating 3 out of 5]

A solid book of creative animal illustrations by people all over the world. The artists had to pick an animal from their country of origin. Some very, very fun and creative stuff in here. I don't think anyone went for a straight-forward, photo-like depiction of their animal; everyone put their own spin on their personal critter.