Conceived and edited by Phaidon editors.Katrina van Grouw is an illustrator and fine artist, best known for books including The Unfeathered Bird. J en Lobo is an artist and illustrator. She was the 2019;20 Bartels Illustrator at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
The most glorious cornucopia celebrating our enduring love affair with birds - an uplifting and eye-opening tribute to the way they enrich our lives. - Alan Titchmarsh MBE, English TV presenter, broadcaster and gardener A lavish and fascinating collection of great artwork featuring birds, from the earliest times to today. Compelling and absolutely beautiful - a visual feast. - Stephen Moss, naturalist, author and original producer of BAFTA award-winning series - Springwatch A sumptuous collection of paintings, jewelry, photography, scientific texts, and other objects celebrating avian life that spans nearly 5,000 years of human history. - Audubon A contemplative study of some of the planet's most beautiful creatures, with packaging as vibrant and whimsical as the species themselves. - Forbes An extensive celebration of feathered creatures across thousands of years. - Colossal Art Extensive ... plays special emphasis on the symbolic nature of our winged friends - Hypebeast Stunning. - Bird Watching An engaging and visually stunning visit to the avian kingdom. - Robb Report Wonderfully illustrated ... takes us on an unpredictable journey throughout the world. - Wall Street Journal This is the perfect coffee table book for when it's so cold and wet that you've decided to postpone your birdwatching session. - BTO (British Trust for Ornithology)