So, nobody was interested in there being a brand new book (with many wonderful reproductions of the artwork of a number of wildlife artists) by an Australian author about John William Lewin whose name is (possibly, but dependant on the whims of re-classifiers) immortalised in the species names as well as the common names of two (as far as I can tell) of Australia’s (my) birds.
Ahhh….well……….
Bob Inglis Sandstone Point Qld PS: I paid full price for my copy and I am happy to promote it without receiving any kickback.
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good to see a plug for the exhibition. as a former National Library person it seems to me that the major libraries are realising more and more that their collections of natural history art (and in some cases manuscripts) are of interest to lots of people. the NLA recently published a book based on the sketchbook of Governor Hunter – who drew lots of the birds and flowers in colonial Aus, and I was recently employed to do an index for their next natural history offering – which is about the key early Aus naturalists, including Gould, Gilbert, Lewin and so on – includes great images from the NLA’s collections of colonial art as well as a well-written text. it’ll be worth looking out for in a few months time when its published. sandra henderson canberra
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In conjunction with the publishing of the book The State Library of NSW currently has an exhibition called “Lewin: Wild Art” I visited yesterday and found it fascinating. A good selection of his original drawings is on display, and it is interesting to compare them with those of modern artists and illustrators.
Of course many of the bird names have changed since Lewin drew them, probably more than once. I think Regent Honeyeater is a much better name than Warty-faced Honeysucker.
The exhibition runs until May 27.
Cheers
Roger.
Bob’s first posting under this thread was actually his second mention of the book, the first being in the species capitalisation thread the day before, where it seemed to attract no comment.
This was perhaps due to the flurry of excitement generated by the topic of capitalisation rather than lack of interest in the book. Coincidentally, during that flurry, as a moderator I noticed a small flurry of unsubscriptions. Either several people were heading off on trips, or they didn’t find the topic to their taste.
Peter Shute
OK, so I admit, I can be a bit slow at times….
With regard to doing internet searches for desired info (since I was the one to suggest the Border Ranges NP search), I did indeed do such a search on the Lewin book (which does look quite interesting), but strangely, that was only possible after the post decrying my erstwhile lack of interest in it. So, “a little too oblique”?? Hmmm, quite possibly so.
Still, thanks for the info about this book, Bob.
Cheers all, and happy birding, John Tongue Ulverstone, Tas.
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I knew nothing about the book until I came across a copy in our local library yesterday – and immediately brought it home on loan. First impression is that it looks like a great book – one I might have to go and buy to enjoy at my leisure.
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Wonderful! I will have to see if it is available here in the States. I am fortunate enough to have two 19th C. J.W. Lewin prints, one of which hangs in our dining room and I enjoy every day.
Eric Jeffrey Falls Church, VA USA
My impression was, it was a humorous or perverse comment. I particularly like the final line (post script). Wendy
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Hi Bob, Sorry, I must be missing something. Your post carries an implied criticism of Birding-Aus users for their lack of interest in the release of this book.
Not sure whether I would have shown any interest or not, but the point is, this is the first I have heard of it.
I’m not sure how people were meant to know it was being released, in order to be criticised for their lack of interest??
John Tongue Ulverstone, Tas.
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Hi Bob, Sorry, I must be missing something. Your post carries an implied criticism of Birding-Aus users for their lack of interest in the release of this book.
Not sure whether I would have shown any interest or not, but the point is, this is the first I have heard of it.
I’m not sure how people were meant to know it was being released, in order to be criticised for their lack of interest??
John Tongue Ulverstone, Tas.
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And I’ve just bought a copy too. I am delighted with it It is a lovely book, taking one back to the early days of birding in Australia. And from his pictures it is obvious that Lewin was a first-class observer of real live birds, – just look at his Shrike-Tit – and of insects as well. I had no idea that the specific name of the Cup-moth *vulnerans* went back so far. Obviously someone found out the hard way about its stinging capacities in its caterpillar form (I always called this a “Chinese Junk” in Melbourne but it used to be a “Bondi Tram” in Sydney, but last week a young boy told me it was a “Bulldozer”.)
Anthea Fleming
number of wildlife artists) by an Australian author about John William Lewin whose name is (possibly, but dependant
on the whims of re-classifiers) immortalised in the species names as well as the common names of two (as far as I can tell)
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