Ancient Ochres - The Aboriginal Rock Paintings of Mount Borradaile

By David Roberts and Adrian Parker

Published by J. B. Books Australia, South Australia, 2003

 First Edition, Signed and inscribed by Adrian Parker to the title page

With 100 colour plates.

From the Foreword: Rock paintings are deteriorating rapidly due to natural factors such as erosion. Traditionally they were regularly touched up or repainted during annual ceremonies, but Aboriginal rock painting has now ceased. Sadly, this means that in fifty years time little will remain of the colourful paintings one sees at present. In this situation a photographic archive is vital, which is one service provided by this book's authors. Yet Ancient Ochres is far more than a beautiful pictorial record or catalogue. Early chapters are devoted to discussions of the land, its people and their history and the art, meaning and role of rock painting in the Mt Borradaile area and Arnhem Land as a whole.' 

In pictorial hardcover (no dustjacket issued), in 104 pages. There is no shelfwear. There is no sunning. There is no foxing. There are no previous owners' names or inscriptions. All plates are bright, fresh and crisp - pristine. There are no missing, loose, damaged, stained, or creased pages. The binding and block are solid. It is complete and original. Measures 21.5cm x 30cm.

A beautiful signed first edition.