Author: Davis, MattThe diorama halls at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County are among the oldest in the world, captivating locals and tourists alike for over a century. Its immersive habitats range from the windswept ice of Greenland’s musk ox to the quiet bamboo forests of Kenya’s bongo antelope. This is the first book to explore the art, science and history of NHM's remarkable habitat groups. Drawing upon new research, this behind-the-scenes tour is illustrated by photographs and archival images.It takes readers through the origin of dioramas and the turbulent early history of NHM’s halls, while also introducing the gifted artists who painted picturesque background murals and meticulously recreated every natural detail. Even at 100 years old, the story of NHM’s dioramas is not over.ISBN 9781646570409. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. hb. 144 pages. 183 colour ills. 26 x 23.5 cm.available to order
