Life Histories (Puffin Picture Book 116) (Paxton Chadwick)

First published posthumously in 1995 by the Penguin Collectors’ Society, this work was completed after Chadwick’s death, with additional contributions from various illustrators and writers. A visually rich portrayal of the life cycles of different animals, reflecting Chadwick’s detailed and artistic style. Accompanied by “The Life History of Life Histories,” an essay by Steve Hare discussing the history of Puffin Picture Books and providing context for Chadwick’s contributions. Condition: Covers a little marked and lightly self-worn, otherwise very good.