Philip Bunting: The Gentle Genius of Trees

Art print from The Gentle Genius of Trees (2021), a delightful picture book by Philip Bunting. The Gentle Genius of Trees was shortlisted for the Wilderness Society's Environment Award for Children's Literature in 2022. 

• Size: 25cm W x 20cm H (approx.) including white border
• Giclée print, museum-grade fine art paper (310gsm Cotton Rag)
• Edition 18 of 50
• Signed by the artist
• Unframed

Philip Bunting is an author and illustrator, whose picture books deliberately encourage the reader to playfully poke around at the edges of their understanding. Philip’s books have been published in over 35 countries around the world, in almost as many languages. His work has received many accolades, including multiple Honours from the Children’s Book Council of Australia, making the list for the Kate Greenaway Medal, representing Australia at the IBBY Awards, and taking home the inaugural State Library of NSW Russell Prize for Humour Writing.

Proceeds of the sale of this print support the Wilderness Society's work to protect nature across Australia.

This art print is on show from 3 to 30 October in the free exhibition: 30 Years of Nature Book Illustration (Melbourne; various locations). It can be seen in Readings State Library Victoria. Learn more