The splendor of birds : art and photographs from National Geographic

The splendor of birds Art and photographs from National Geographic

Catherine Herbert Howell

Book - 2018

Bird, nature, and art lovers alike will treasure this sumptuous visual celebration of the colours, forms, and behaviours of the winged wonders who share our world as they have been explored, displayed, and revealed throughout the years by National Geographic. The book moves chronologically so readers witness the tremendous growth in our knowledge of birds over the last 130 years, as well as the new frontiers in technology and observation from luminous vintage paintings and classic black and white photographs to state-of-the art high-speed and telephoto camera shots that reveal moments rarely seen and sights invisible to the human eye. The wide diversity of pictures captures beloved songbirds outside the kitchen window, theatrical courtship ...dance of birds of paradise, tender moments inside a tern's nest, or the vivid flash of a hummingbird's flight. Readers will delight in seeing iconic species from around the world through the eyes of acclaimed National Geographic wildlife photographers such as Chris Johns, Frans Lanting, Joel Sartore, and Tim Laman and reading excerpted passages from Arthur A. Allen, Roger Tory Peterson, Douglas Chadwick, Jane Goodall, and other great explorers. Exquisitely produced and expertly curated, this visual treasury displays as never before the irresistible beauty, grace, and intelligence of our feathered friends.

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Subjects
Photography of birds.
Birds > Pictorial works.
Wildlife photography.
Illustrated works.
Genres
Illustrated works
Published
Washington, DC : National Geographic Partners [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Catherine Herbert Howell (author)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
510 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
ISBN
9781426219672
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Review by Library Journal Review

Former staff member and longtime contributor to National Geographic, Howell showcases birds in this striking volume that commemorates the Year of the Bird (2018), as recognized by the National Audubon Society and several other organizations, and to raise awareness of the numerous challenges facing birds today. The majority of pages present large, beautiful photographs and illustrations from the National Geographic archives spanning the last 130 years, by skilled artists and photographers. Some of the photographs were taken in remote locations under risky conditions. A variety of birds from across the globe are on display, including the Egyptian vulture, the Siberian crane, Peruvian pelicans, and Antarctic penguins. An interesting "Then & Now" feature juxtaposes an old image of a bird with a recent one. This impressive offering is as much a work of art as it is a book on ornithology. VERDICT This celebration of the beauty of birds and their importance to humankind and the world is highly recommended for lovers of birds, nature, and art.-Dave Pugl, Ela Area P.L., Lake Zurich, IL © Copyright 2019. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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