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Human Survival
Field Guide.

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VISUAL REGISTER / EVERY FIGURE BELONGS TO THE HUMAN The Specimen Cabinet / I

A portrait of a habit, drawn with affection and an eyebrow raised.

M01

Energy Vampire

M02

Wary Wallflower

M03

Human Leech

M04

Salt Sprayer

M05

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

M06

Clue Collector

M07

Venom Slinger

M08

Lie-Downer

The two Friend positions share the same illustration. Seven recovered original figures and eight new companion designs form fifteen distinct images across sixteen human modes.

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