Out of the Meek, Comes the Wild: Lisa Halstead Wildlife Artist by David Elliot Wien

Out of the Meek, Comes the Wild: Lisa Halstead Wildlife Artist by David Elliot Wien is a beautifully produced celebration of one of South Africa’s finest wildlife artists. Published in 2006, this lavishly illustrated hardcover showcases the extraordinary paintings of Lisa Halstead, whose work captures the power, grace and spirit of Africa’s wildlife with remarkable realism and emotional depth. From majestic elephants and big cats to the subtle beauty of birds and other wild creatures, each artwork reflects a deep understanding of the natural world and the importance of wildlife conservation.

Written by David Elliot Wien, Out of the Meek, Comes the Wild offers insight into Lisa Halstead’s artistic journey, inspiration and techniques while complementing the stunning full-colour reproductions of her paintings. It is both an art book and a tribute to Africa’s magnificent fauna, making it highly desirable for collectors of wildlife art, conservation literature and South African publishing.

Produced on high-quality paper with excellent colour reproduction, this volume makes an attractive coffee-table book and an ideal gift for nature lovers, artists and collectors alike. As it was published on behalf of LifeLine, Out of the Meek, Comes the Wild also represents a unique South African publishing project. Copies are becoming increasingly difficult to source, particularly in such well-preserved condition, making this an appealing addition to any Africana, wildlife or fine art collection.

Condition – Very Good

The boards are clean and bright with minimal shelf wear. The binding is tight and square. Internally clean with no significant defects noted. Ex-library copy with library label to the spine and library markings on the front endpaper.