Dr Hibernica Finch's Compelling Compendium of Irish Animals - Hardcover

by Aga Grandowicz (Illustrator), Rob Maguire (Author)

Gorgeous, zoologically perfect illustrations of Irish wildlife accompanied by scientific facts written in a lighthearted, witty style.

Animals from the air, land and sea are introduced to the reader by Dr Hibernica, an Irish professor who travels the country and knows everything there is to know about Irish wildlife. The spreads are presented in the style of her notebook and field notes, with jokes and sketches throughout. Light-hearted prose by debut author Rob Maguire and exquisite zoologically correct illustrations by Polish-Irish illustrator Aga Grandowicz.

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Author Biography

Rob Maguire hails from Co.Wicklow in Ireland, and has worked as a musician, a script supervisor, a journalist, a blogger and a bookseller. Now an advertising copywriter, Rob spends his time coming up with madcap ideas - such as writing a book about animals, despite being allergic to them.

As a child, Aga Grandowicz always wanted to be a vet or an ichthyologist (a scientist who studies fish), but she changed her mind before she started college and became an art director and a graphic designer instead. Originally from Gdynia in Poland, she's been living and working in Dublin since 2006. She is happiest when drawing furry animals and old trees or designing corporate identity.