A Bestiary of the Anthropocene: Hybrid Plants, Animals, Minerals, Fungi, and Other Specimens (Mini Edition)
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Available now in a smaller, more convenient format, this informative guide explores the emergence of hybrid creatures in our changing world. Printed beautifully in silver ink on black paper, it documents the convergence of the technosphere and the biosphere, providing a wealth of scientific information.
The natural world and technology have collided, giving rise to a new era of hybridity. Plastiglomerates, surveillance robot dogs, fordite, artificial grass, antenna trees, Covid, decapitated mountains, drone-fighting eagles, standardized bananas, and other specimens showcase this fusion of nature and artifice. Inspired by medieval bestiaries and driven by the increasing impact of climate change, French researcher Nicolas Nova and art collective DISNOVATION.ORG have created A Bestiary of the Anthropocene.
This ethnographic guide navigates the complex landscapes of the 21st century, where the boundaries between the technosphere and biosphere are blurred. Containing insights from various experts and collectives such as the Center for Genomic Gastronomy and Aliens in Green, as well as illustrations by graphic designer Maria Roszkowska, this field handbook is an essential tool for understanding our hybrid environment. Dive into the world of the post-natural and explore the coexistence in our world.
Nicolas Nova is cofounder of the Venice, CA– and San Francisco–based research lab New Future Laboratory.
Geoffrey C. Bowker is a professor and director of the Evoke Lab at UC Irvine.