Ornithography

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING ILLUSTRATOR From the creator of Floriography and the Woodland Wardens Oracle Deck comes this beautifully illustrated exploration of the folklore,mythologyand history surrounding our favorite winged companions. Birds have inspired us since the dawn of time: their elegance in flightcaptivating colorsand delicate mannerisms spark hopejoyand delight. Cultures around the world have historically looked to birds as sacred messengersintermediaries between earth and skyincluding them in myths and legends and using them to teach moral lessons and historical truths. In Jessica Roux’s Ornithographyeach of 100 entries focuses on one bird speciesfeaturing a full-page color illustration in her detaileddarkly romantic style and the lore behind each bird. The perfect gift for birdwatchersgardenersand history buffsas well as all readers who appreciate naturemythologyand artOrnithography is as intriguing and playful as the feathered muses that fill its pages.