Beware the Argula! Brand / Alperstein John’s work reflects the pleasure

John’s work reflects the pleasure he takes in fishing

the Baltic states and the rest of the Balkans

and the profound beauty of the natural world

and the accompanying texts imagining the collector’s life and adventures

as clapsticks keep a strong beat

Beware the Argula! Brand / Alperstein John’s work reflects the pleasureWhen two boys go fishing they are unaware that the Argula, the bush devil, is watching them and helping itself to all their fish. The boys finally see the Argulas glowing red eyes but it is too late and they become the Argulas next meal! When they are rescued, they are unconscious and have to be shocked back to consciousness by fire ants. Once safely home they vow to never be greedy again and to always watch out for the Argula. This is the second