The reptiles and amphibians surrounding us are more than 17,000 species of fascinating and beautiful wildlife that many of us usually ignore. In this colorfully illustrated book, 20 artists have taken those cold-blooded animals as inspiration and transformed them into pieces of art that change the way we perceive our world. The unusual shapes, glittering colors, and perfectly adapted bodies of chameleons, turtles, snakes, frogs, and even dinosaurs offer us new ways to see and be inspired, in media ranging from fiber to glass and from paper to gold. AUTHOR: Deeply committed to exhibiting works by established and emerging artists, E. Ashley Rooney, author of more than 50 books on contemporary art and architecture, believes that beauty is essential in our lives. SELLING POINTS: . Captures the spirit of reptiles in a range of media-paper, glass, fiber, gold, and much more . 20 contemporary artists from around the globe share works inspired by cold-blooded animals . Reptiles and amphibians surround us, making up more than 17,000 species 157 colour images