The Call of the Kokako
Author Maria Gill delves into the world
of the elusive kokako, taking you on a fascinating journey to find out how the remarkable New Zealand wattlebird is being saved from extinction.Read a true story of one conservationist's successful quest to save ten kokako from the chainsaws of a logging company. Explore the rich illustrations by award winning artist Heather Arnold.
A gift book for the whole family to treasure.
Available June 2011
ISBN 978-1-86966-294-3
RRP $29.99
New Holland
Available from Wheelers!
Illustrator/Designer Note
The Call of the Kokako, is illustrated in watercolour, acrylic, pencil, line drawings and photographs, together with the image of the old paper, adds to the journal look of the book.
The illustrations were painted and drawn 120 - 125% larger than the finished size of the book so that when they appear in the book, they appeared detailed and sharper.
After being scanned, they were put together with the photos in Photoshop, before being placed with the text in InDesign.
I would like to thank Maria Gill (author) for her assistance in directing me to find the references and supplying photographs that I needed for the book.
See Maria's site for more on The Call of the Kokako.
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