When filmmaker Ceri Levy asked the artist Ralph Steadman to illustrate an extinct bird for an exhibition he was putting together, Steadman instead produced 100 paintings. The result is Extinct Boids, and as Steadman said, it was "a nice change from drawing politicians."
Reprinted from Extinct Boids by Ralph Steadman and Ceri Levy. Copyright © 2012 by Ralph Steadman and Ceri Levy. Used by permission of Bloomsbury USA. All rights reserved.
Ralph Steadman
The Needless Smut is our hero for these modern times. A self-righteous little boid who amuses us every time we mention his name.
Ralph Steadman
This bird was never going to survive and had even less chance once accused of being a witch.
Ralph Steadman
A raving maniac that bounces around the countryside.
Ralph Steadman
Quite simply the superstar of the extinction world. Accompanied by his dear friend The Blue Slut.
Ralph Steadman
This wistful creature looks out over the seas of extinction. Beautiful and moving portrait.
Ralph Steadman
A skulking bird of prey who is one of our favourite creatures as he creeps across the landscape.
Ralph Steadman
A non-flying waspish type of boid. Leggy if somewhat clumsy. A firm favourite.
Ralph Steadman
A grumpy looking fellow. Considers himself to be at the top of the Extinct Boid chain.
Ralph Steadman
He is and he often has one! A nasty turn that is. Don't be on the receiving end of one.
Ralph Steadman
