Drawn From Paradise: The Natural History, Art and Discovery of the Birds of Paradise

Drawn From Paradise is a digital PDF about the natural history, art, and discovery of the birds of paradise. This illustrated digital edition includes rare archival art and is available for instant download.

Written by David Attenborough and Errol Fuller, the book brings together historical images, artistic representations, and documentary material concerning these distinctive birds.

The volume is presented as a substantial 360-page digital publication for readers interested in birds of paradise, natural history, bird art, and archival visual culture.

Book Overview

Drawn From Paradise examines the birds of paradise through three connected subjects: natural history, art, and discovery. Its pages include rare archival art and visual records associated with the birds’ representation and study.

The supplied material includes an engraving by T. W. Wood for Alfred Russel Wallace’s The Malay Archipelago, published in 1869, as well as Wallace’s 1862 “Narrative of Search after Birds of Paradise.” The book also features Raymond Ching’s 2011 oil painting End to the Squandering of Beauty (Entry of the Birds of Paradise into Western Thought).

With its combination of written material and reproduced artwork, the book suits readers exploring bird studies, natural history, art history, and archival publishing.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• The natural history of the birds of paradise.
• Artistic representations of these birds and their plumage.
• The history of their discovery and entry into Western thought.
• Rare archival art connected with the subject.
• An 1869 engraving by T. W. Wood for Alfred Russel Wallace’s The Malay Archipelago.
• Alfred Russel Wallace’s 1862 “Narrative of Search after Birds of Paradise.”
• Raymond Ching’s 2011 painting End to the Squandering of Beauty.

Why This Book Matters

Drawn From Paradise connects the study of birds of paradise with the history of visual representation and discovery. It shows how natural history and art can document changing attention to a distinctive group of birds.

The book’s archival images and cited historical materials provide a focused resource for readers examining wildlife illustration, bird imagery, and the cultural record surrounding natural history.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, and no physical copy will be shipped. Access is available after purchase.

The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps. Printing is not promised or guaranteed.

FAQ

When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase, with instant download of the digital PDF.

Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital download, and there is no physical shipping.

What devices support the file?
The PDF can be opened with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.

Download Drawn From Paradise for a focused digital reference on the natural history, art, and discovery of the birds of paradise.