Charley Harper

Simple, rhyming text introduces individual rain forest birds and animals as seen in Charley Harper's illustration, "Monteverde," which is shown as a whole on a fold-out page at the end.

"Wild Life celebrates the centenary and legacy of Charley Harper, a master of midcentury American illustration: a vast collection of works originally created as posters, magazine covers, murals, and more. Compiled by design writer Margaret Rhodes and the artist's son, Brett Harper, this definitive monograph offers a glimpse into Harper's creative universe and considers him anew in different contexts: as a student, a professional artist, a husband,...