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Owl
'The owls are not what they seem'. From ancient Babylon, to Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat and the grandiloquent, absent-minded Owl from Winnie the Pooh , to David Lynch's Twin Peaks Owl bestselling author and broadcaster Desmond Morris explores the natural and cultural history of one of nature's most popular creatures.
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'The owls are not what they seem'. From ancient Babylon, to Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat and the grandiloquent, absent-minded Owl from Winnie the Pooh, to David Lynch's Twin Peaks, owls have woven themselves into the fabric of human culture from earliest times.
Beautiful, silent, pitiless predators of the night, possessing contradictory qualities of good and evil, they are enigmatic creatures that dwell throughout the world yet barely make their presence known.
In his fascinating new book, Owl, bestselling author and broadcaster Desmond Morris explores the natural and cultural history of one of nature's most popular creatures.
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Desmond Morris's Owl delves into the complex symbolism and cultural significance of owls, exploring their portrayals in mythology, literature, and art, while also offering insights into their biology. The book is praised for its elegant writing and scholarly yet accessible approach, complemented by captivating photographs. It appeals to both general readers and owl enthusiasts with its entertaining and informative content.
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ISBN: 9781861895257
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 123 illustrations, 91 in colour
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 190.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 216
About the Author
Desmond Morris is a world-renowned zoologist and television presenter, and the author of many best-selling books on human and animal behaviour, including Cats in Art (Reaktion, 2017). He has also written four books in Reaktion’s Animal series.
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