Birds Author:Katrina Cook From the world's great collections of ornithological art, this giant book showcases 150 exquisite and vibrant images of nature's most beautiful birds. From intricately detailed drawings of well-known birds, to vivid representations of exotic species, these paintings, sketches and plates are accompanied by extensive captions that interweave an ap... more »preciation of the illustration and artist with fascinating details about the species and its habitat. Birds features original artwork from the best-known ornithological artists, including: Mark Catesby (1683 1749) Ferdinand Bauer (1760 1826) Alexander Wilson (1766 1813) Jacques Barraband (1767 1809) John James Audubon (1785 1851) William MacGillivray (1796 1852) John Gould (1804 1881) Edward Lear (1812 1888) Joseph Wolf (1820 1899) Archibald Thorburn (1860 1935) Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874 1927) Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901 79) This mammoth edition will not only delight bird lovers, but also those who have an appreciation of beautifully executed art.« less