The Art of Australian Geographic Illustration

On the printed page, an illustration has the power to outperform its counterparts - the written word and the photograph - when explaining difficult concepts, opening windows onto our ancient past or presenting a species with clarity and intricate detail. Since its inception, Australian Geographic has harnessed the illustrator's skill to enhance its storytelling through exquisite depictions of Australia's flora and fauna, geology, history and technology. This anthology brings together the very best of Australian Geographic illustration. From the first edition of the Australian Geographic journal in 1986, with Banjo the platypus on the cover, through to recent editions that appear in both print and digital formats, the tradition of commissioning the finest artistic talent continues. The abilities of longtime contributors such as Kevin Stead and Ego Guiotto to portray the natural world remain unsurpassed, while relative newcomers such as Michael Payne and Bob Kayganich utilise all opportunities presented by new media to ensure illustration evolves. This book is a sumptuous celebration of both the art of the illustrator and the natural world that inspires them.