This book begins with a short introduction exploring the life of the artist before presenting a selection of Durer"s best-known drawings and prints from the world-renowned collection held at the British Museum. The fascinating techniques and inspirations which underpin Durer"s work are exemplified by an astonishing array of early figure studies, landscape watercolours, animal studies drawn from nature and famous prints such as Adam and Eve, Rhinoceros and Melancholia, creating an ideal introduction to this much-admired artist.