This book presents the compositions of Christopher Marley: assemblages of real insect bodies that display brilliant colour and otherworldly form. The colours are entirely natural, and to render the reproductions as accurate as possible some have been reproduced with fifth-color metallic inks and highlighted with spot varnish. Accompanying the broad sample of Marley's work is a series of essays by the artist: Design of Insects, Insects in Design, History, Color, The Coleoptera Mosaics: An Exercise in Color, Repetition, Structure, Texture, Variations, Botanicals, Size, and Environmental Effects.
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By Janie
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Christopher Marley's photography of real insects is amazing. Insects are arranged into kaleidoscopic artworks which truly take one's breath away whilst others are photographed as single portraits. Each insect with its iridescent colours is a jewel in its own right. This is a beautiful book.
By Bookish
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I can only rave about this book. The pictures are OUTSTANDING, and for those who love beetles and insects, you will not be disappointed. They are beautifully arranged and remind me of the wonders of the kaleidoscope I used to look at as a child. These are truly jewel like pictures, and although I have bought Living Jewels 2, this in my opinion is far more beautiful and bountiful as far as the number of images go. None of these images has been digitally enhanced, and each page is a work of art. I love it so much I have bought another two for gifts! Real insects arranged and presented in patterns.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An stunning book! I first saw Christopher Marleys work on a postcard and was so impressed that I searched the internet to see if I could buy his work in the UK - sadly I was unable to do that but did find this wonderful book. It would have been nice to see a few more images before buying the book as I had only seen 3 different ones prior to purchase but luckily I was not disappointed!
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