Bear

by Robert E. Bieder

The angry grizzly and the cuddly teddy: few animals possess such a range of personas as the bear. Here, Robert Bieder surveys the wealth of imagery, myths, and stories that surrounds the bear. Beginning with the dawn bear, the small dog-sized ancestor of all bears who hails from 25 million years ago, Bieder embarks on a fascinating exploration of the evolutionary history of the bear family, from extinct species such as the cave bear and giant short-faced...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861892047
• ISBN13: 9781861892041
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Bear Essentials

I help conduct yearly panels on totem animals at a favorite con of mine. Each year we pick an animal and try to learn all we can about it. Sometimes this is easy, sometimes? Not so. The entire "Animal" series is worth a look, no matter what critters you like. I started with Crow and Salmon, and now have Bear and Cat. They are each researched in great detail, illustrated with great images, and have juicy bibliographies. They're fun to read and thought provoking, and I recommend them for anyone curious about the relationship between humans and our fellow animals. Great stuff.