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Desmond Morris

    24 janvier 1928
    Desmond Morris
    101 Surrealists
    The Reproductive Behaviour of the Ten-spined Stickleback (Pygostetus Pungitius L.)
    Desmond Morris
    The Pocket Guide to Manwatching
    Cat World
    La Femme nue
    • La Femme nue

      • 319pages
      • 12 heures de lecture
      3,9(617)Évaluer

      The human female form is the brilliant end-point of millions of years of evolution, loaded with amazing adjustments and subtle refinements. It is the most remarkable organism on the planet. At different times and in different places, human societies have tried to improve on nature, modifying and embellishing the female form in a thousand different ways. In this new study, people-watcher Desmond Morris turns his skill and attention to the female form and takes the reader on a guided tour 'from head to toe'. Highlighting the evolutionary functions of biological features that all women share, Morris explores the enhancements and constraints that human societies have developed in the quest for control and perfection of the female form. Written from a zoologist's perspective and packed full of scientific fact, fascinating anecdote and thought-provoking conclusions, The Naked Woman builds on Desmond Morris's unrivalled experience as an observer of the human animal.

      La Femme nue
    • Cat World

      • 496pages
      • 18 heures de lecture
      4,5(2)Évaluer

      The wide-ranging coverage in this encylopaedia of cats encompasses entries on many kinds of domestic cat (from Abyssinian to Siamese), famous individual cats (from Felix to Macavity), and aspects of feline behaviour (from hunting to courtship). It also incorporates terminology, cat books and organizations, famous owners, authors and artists, and even people such as Julius Caesar and Napoleon, who hated cats.

      Cat World
    • The Pocket Guide to Manwatching

      • 480pages
      • 17 heures de lecture
      4,4(24)Évaluer

      Peoplewatching is the culmination of a career of watching people - their behaviour and habits, their personalities and their quirks. Desmond Morris shows us how people, consciously and unconsciously, signal their attitudes, desires and innermost feelings with their bodies and actions, often more powerfully than with their words.

      The Pocket Guide to Manwatching
    • Desmond Morris

      Naked Surrealism

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture
      Desmond Morris
    • This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

      The Reproductive Behaviour of the Ten-spined Stickleback (Pygostetus Pungitius L.)
    • 101 Surrealists

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Focusing on the lives and contributions of 101 pivotal Surrealists, this work by Desmond Morris offers a unique perspective from one of the last surviving members of the movement. With personal insights and anecdotes about several key figures, the book serves as both a historical account and a celebration of the Surrealist movement, highlighting its impact on art and culture. Morris's firsthand knowledge enriches the narrative, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intricacies of Surrealism.

      101 Surrealists
    • Focusing on the painted fishing boats of the Maltese Islands, this book explores their vibrant colors and unique patterns, highlighting each boat as a distinctive work of art. It emphasizes the dual role of boat owners as both practical fishermen and artists, showcasing the rich local art form that enhances Malta's coastline. Additionally, the book delves into the design and historical significance of these boats, providing a comprehensive study of this cherished cultural heritage.

      The Boats of Malta - The Art of the Fishermen
    • A new title by best-selling author, zoologist, and former television presenter Desmond Morris, Bison is a natural and cultural history of the bison, an iconic animal of the Great Plains of America.

      Bison
    • Cats in Art

      • 248pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      In this eye-catching, beautifully illustrated book, bestselling author Desmond Morris tells the compelling story of cats in art, from prehistory until the present day.

      Cats in Art
    • Desmond may have given me an insight into human behaviour, but he's given me lots of laughs, too. We think the same things are funny, and he's a brilliant raconteur. --Sir David Attenborough This is a book about the joys of watching the world. It is autobiographical, but it is not about me; it is about what I have observed. There is no agonised soul-searching, no sneaky kiss-and-tell, no pretentious journey to find the 'real me'. I am not interested in myself. But I am fascinated by the world around me and what I have been able to see and record over a period of six decades of professional observation, first as a student of animal behaviour, and then as a student of human behaviour. Desmond Morris was born in 1928. Educated at Birmingham and Oxford universities, he became the Curator of Mammals at London Zoo in 1959, a post he held for eight years. In 1967 he published The Naked Ape which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has changed the way we view our own species forever. An accomplished artist, TV presenter, film maker and writer, Desmond Morris's books have been published in over thirty-six countries.

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