b'Acknowledgments;Many thanks to all the contributors who helped to realise this project; the artists whose work is included, whose diversity and authenticity makes curating the illustrated Menagerie an ongoing delight; Portsmouth Creates for their enthusiasm and expertise in promoting and facilitating Portsmouths burgeoning creative arts scene, and to my colleagues at the University of Portsmouth for the many ways in which their help and support have enabled the project, its exhibitions and collaborations to continure to grow and develop.Nicola HayJune 2023'