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• Nature Inspires Design in Eric Himmel’s Biodiversity Book

  · Mar 30, 2026 · Interview

  Steven Heller interviews Eric Himmel about his new book 'The Art of Biodiversity,' published by Abrams. The book explores the intersection of art and science through 18th- and 19th-century natural history illustrations, highlighting artists like Ernst Haeckel. Himmel discusses his process of researching, writing, and designing the book himself, emphasizing the enduring beauty and influence of biodiversity art.

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