SHAPING HUMANITY: HOW SCIENCE, ART, AND IMAGINATION HELP US IN SOUTH AFRICA

Author: John Gurche Publisher: Yale University Press (2013) ISBN-10: 0300182023 ISBN-13: 9780300182026 Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The dust jacket has some light rubbing and a few scratches. Small area at top of spine where laminate is lifting and there are some small closed tears. Slight wear to the edges. Book Condition: Very Good. A few smudges on the rear board and light wear at top of the spine.  Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 368 Dimensions: 26 x 22.5 x 3 cm +++ by John Gurche +++ What did earlier humans really look like? What was life like for them, millions of years ago? How do we know? In this book, internationally renowned paleo-artist John Gurche describes the extraordinary process by which he creates forensically accurate and hauntingly realistic representations of our ancient humans ancestors. Inspired by a lifelong fascination with all things prehistoric and gifted with a unique artistic vision, Gurche has studied fossil remains, comparative ape and human anatomy and forensic reconstruction for over three decades.