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Product Identifiers

PublisherGlobe Pequot Press, T.H.E.

ISBN-100762769874

ISBN-139780762769872

eBay Product ID (ePID)99661798

Product Key Features

Original LanguageGerman

Book TitleOn Rare Birds

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSubjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, Endangered Species, Birdwatching Guides

Publication Year2011

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Art, Science

AuthorAnita Albus

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight2.2 Oz

Item Length6.8 in

Item Width9.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2010-041789

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"In Anita Albus's pictures we see things in a way that we've either unlearned or forgotten."CLAUDE LÉVI-STRAUSS "Anita Albus has created a thoroughly researched text using historical sources and glorious artto produce a fascinating book for bird lovers."RICHARD CANNINGS, author of An Enchantment of Birds "A twinkle of humor and a twist of wit illuminate the stories of these birds and the human figures that go with them. Life is really a series of stories, and Anita Albus is a superb storyteller."ROBERT BATEMAN, "In Anita Albus's pictures we see things in a way that we've either unlearned or forgotten." CLAUDE LÉVI-STRAUSS "Anita Albus has created a thoroughly researched text using historical sources and glorious art to produce a fascinating book for bird lovers." RICHARD CANNINGS, author of An Enchantment of Birds "A twinkle of humor and a twist of wit illuminate the stories of these birds and the human figures that go with them. Life is really a series of stories, and Anita Albus is a superb storyteller." ROBERT BATEMAN

Dewey Decimal598.168

SynopsisOn Rare Birds is an endearing compilation of the history and extinction of several bird species, along with detailed accounts of many rare birds as well. Anita Albus combines her education in natural history and investigative reporting and turns this book, In this beautifully illustrated book, Anita Albus recounts the sad histories of several extinct bird species, including the passenger pigeon, the Carolina parakeet, and the great auk. She offers a detailed account of six rare birds: the hermit ibis, the elusive corncrake, the Eurasian nightjar, the barn owl, the northern hawk owl, and the kingfisher. Her unique blend of natural history and investigative reporting weaves together mythological and cultural information and, above all, tells a compelling story. Complemented by Albus's own superb artwork,On Rare Birdsshows that the extinction of these bird species is a great loss not only to the natural world but also to human culture. This passionate and provocative book will appeal to all those who love birds and care about their survival.Anita Albusis an award-winning writer and artist based in Munich and Burgundy. She is known for her detailed nature paintings as well as for her essays, stories, and writings on art history. Her books includeThe Art of Arts, The Botanical Drama, The Garden of Songs,andThe BotanicalSpectacle. Her prizes include the Medal of Honor from the Federal Republic of Germany (2001)., On Rare Birds is an endearing compilation of the history and extinction of several bird species, along with detailed accounts of many rare birds as well. Anita Albus combines her education in natural history and investigative reporting and turns this book into a captivating story of culture, mythology, and storytelling. She also includes her very own artwork throughout the book. On Rare Birds shows that how along with the extinction of these birds comes a great loss of culture, art, mythology, and science., On Rare Birds is an endearing compilation of the history and extinction of several bird species, along with detailed accounts of many rare birds as well. Anita Albus combines her education in natural history and investigative reporting and turns this book into a captivating story of culture, mythology, and storytelling. She also includes her very own artwork throughout the book. On Rare Birds shows that how along with the extinction of these birds comes a great loss of culture, art, mythology, and science.

LC Classification NumberQL676.7.A4313 2011