Close to Birds

Name: Close to Birds
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781611807103
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An Intimate Look at Our Feathered Friends

By Mats Ottoson and Roine Magnusson

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Close to Birds by Mats Ottoson and Roine Magnusson explores the intricate beauty and diversity of birds through stunning photography and insightful commentary. It delves into their behaviours, environments, and the captivating interactions humans can have with these creatures, offering a deep appreciation for avian life. Through this visual and narrative journey, the book illuminates the wonders of the avian world in a way that is both educational and inspiring.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the natural world and have a particular interest in birdwatching or ornithology. The work captures the beauty and diversity of birds through stunning photography and engaging insights, perfect for nature enthusiasts looking to deepen their appreciation of avian life.

Close to Birds

"First published by Bonnier Fakta, Stockholm, Sweden. Published in the English language by arrangement with Bonnier Rights, Stockholm, Sweden"--Copyright page.

A stunning celebration of birds and why we love them. Gorgeous, close-up photographs highlight the magic in every feather, with enchanting essays about how birds touch our lives.

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Close to Birds is a stunning celebration of birds and why we love them. Gorgeous, close-up photographs highlight the magic in every feather, accompanied by enchanting essays about how birds touch our lives.

With 75 gorgeous close-up avian photographs, this exquisite coffee table book is the perfect gift for bird lovers.

An unusual blend of charming, heartfelt personal essays and in-depth scientific information brings the reader uniquely into the inner lives of birds.

Intertwining with our everyday lives like no other wild creature, birds inspire our curiosity and appeal to our sense of wonder and whimsy. These stunning and intimate photographs capture the beauty and detail of each bird's form, as well as their unique character and personality. Taken while working with researchers at observatories and wildlife refuges, the images offer rare close-up detail sure to delight any bird lover.

The accompanying short essays share often-hidden elements from birds' lives, with both charming personal stories and detailed scientific research. Discover why robins sing so early in the morning and learn the science behind the almost magical iridescence of mallard feathers. This enchanting collection shares the irresistible joy and marvel of birds, from the golden eagle to the purple sandpiper.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781611807103

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

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Mats Ottoson Non-Fiction Penguin Books Roine Magnusson Science & Nature

About the Author

ROINE MAGNUSSON is a photographer who has contributed work to National Geographic and has published several award-winning photography books in Sweden. He seeks unconventional ways of approaching every picture he takes and is happy to carry many pounds of camera equipment into the forest to get the image he wants. MATS and SA OTTOSSON are freelance journalists, authors, and lecturers with a deep love for nature. They have written more than 20 books, collaborating with Roine Magnusson on the award-winning book Cows- A Love Story. Mats writes Bonnier's popular annual bird almanac, Bird Diary, and is one of the hosts for the show Morning with Nature at Swedish Public Radio. KIRA JOSEFSSON is a writer, editor, and literary translator working between English and Swedish. She was awarded a PEN/Heim Translation Fund Grant for her work on Pooneh Rohi's The Arab, an excerpt of which was published by Granta. She lives in New York, where she serves as Translation Productions Editor for Anomaly and on the editorial board for Gl nta.