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The Book of the Bird

Birds in Art
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The Book of the Bird by Kendra Wilson and Angus Hyland is a captivating exploration of birds through art and illustration. This collection showcases the beauty and diversity of avian life through a rich variety of artworks accompanied by insightful text. It is a celebration of the wonders of feathered creatures, making it an engaging read for nature and art enthusiasts.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by the natural world and appreciate art and photography. It offers a stunning visual journey through the avian wonders, showcasing the beauty and diversity of birds with a blend of artistic interpretations and factual insights. Perfect for readers with a keen interest in ornithology or a love for vivid imagery and informative content about nature.

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A stimulating and beautiful collection of images of all things avian, from international artists and illustrators, both historical and contemporary

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The Book of the Bird celebrates the bird in art with an elegant, international collection of paintings, illustrations, and photographs, featuring all kinds of birds from the smallest tits and wrens to colourful exotics.

Interspersed through the illustrations are short texts giving background to the pictures and information on bird species. This is the perfect gift for all bird lovers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780677507

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 May 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Angus Hyland is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and a partner at Pentagram Design London. His work for Laurence King includes (with Roanne Bell) Hand to Eye (2003), The Picture Book (2010), (with Steven Bateman) Symbol (2011), (with Angharad Lewis)The Purple Book (2013), and The Book of the Dog (2015). Kendra Wilson is a writer with an interest in the natural world. Her previous publications include The Book of the Dog (2015, with Angus Hyland), and she has written for American style blog Gardenista since its inception. She has also been a designer and picture editor on magazines in London and New York, including Vogue, Condé Nast Traveler and Observer Food Monthly.

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