Animal Abecedary: A One-of-a-Kind Alphabet Book

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2018
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

The Animal Abecedary is a captivating animal alphabet series that has been meticulously crafted to appeal to adults while also captivating the hearts of children. This extraordinary book takes readers on a journey through a world of unusual imagery, juxtaposing alphabet letters with animals and unexpected objects, all beginning with the same letter. The series originated when artist Leslie Haines stumbled upon a human-faced walrus in an old engraving book. The image left a profound impact on her, inspiring her to create a visual story centered around this remarkable creature.

From there, the Animal Abecedary series blossomed, with each new installment introducing a new animal and its unique companion. The cicada-carrying cat was the next to grace the pages, followed by a diverse range of animals, each with its own peculiar trait and association with a letter of the alphabet. The creative process behind the Animal Abecedary is a testament to the artist's boundless imagination and artistic prowess. Haines combines letterpress type, vintage engravings, original drawings, found objects, photography, and old book pages in intricate collages that reveal original, inventive, and humorous scenarios.

The result is a one-of-a-kind alphabet book that transcends age boundaries and captivates readers of all ages. The Animal Abecedary offers hours of enjoyment and discovery, as each page unveils a new and intriguing combination of animals, objects, and letters. Whether you're a child or an adult, this book will transport you to a world of imagination and wonder, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

Weight: 672g
Dimension: 227 x 288 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764355974