Feathers - by Robert Clark (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Exquisite images from award-winning <i>National Geographic</i> photographer Robert Clark offer a captivating perspective on the vast beauty and myriad functions of a seemingly simple thing: the bird feather. Each detailed close-up is paired with informative text about the utility and evolution of the feather it depicts, making this handsome marriage of art and science the ideal gift for bird lovers, natural history buffs, and photography enthusiasts.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Art meets science in a poetic celebration of Earth's astonishing diversity.<i> Feathers</i> is an intensely beautiful visual taxonomy and a photographic love letter to this poetic feat of evolution." --<b><i>Brain Pickings</i></b><br><br>"Photographer Robert Clark became fascinated with the beauty and utility of bird feathers while on assignment for<i> National Geographic</i> in 2004. His mastery of the science, photographic possibilities, and 200-million-year history of the plume is evident in<i> Feathers: Displays of Brilliant Plumage</i> (Chronicle). The striking colors and gorgeous patterns represent a global avian fashion show." --<b><i>Boston Globe</i></b><br><br>"Spectacular." --<b><i>Shelf Awareness</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Robert Clark is an award-winning freelance photographer and frequent contributor to <i>National Geographic</i> magazine. He lives in New York City. <p/>Award-winning science writer Carl Zimmer is author of twelve books and a weekly column for the <i>New York Times</i>. He lives in Connecticut.
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