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Linnut lähellä
Arvostelu- ja myyntimenestys Ruotsissa!
Rakkaudesta lintuihin! Linnut lähellä on kaunis ja kookas kirja yleisimmistä lähiympäristömme linnuista. Sen ainutlaatuisen muotokuvamaisista kuvista välittyvät jopa lintujen luonteenpiirteet.
Kirjassa esitellään kiinnostavasti perustietoutta ja kansanperinnettä linnuista. Lajikohtaisissa luvuissa kukin lintu esitellään tarkemmin ja niissä on myös tekijöiden omia tarinoita lintulajien erityisyydestä.
Lintujen ja ihmisten arkiset kohtaamiset ovat inspiroineet tekijöitä. Kuinka koemme ja havainnoimme lintuja lähellä: mustarastaan liverryksen toukokuisena iltana, talitintin naputuksen ikkunaruutuun ruokintaautomaatin tyhjennyttyä, punarinnan katseen pihlajassa tai lokkien valkoiset hahmot sinisellä taivaalla?
Kirjassa mukana on 30 yleistä lintulajia harakasta talitinttiin. Toivekirja kaikille linnuista kiinnostuneille ja upea lahjateos.
Roine Magnusson on ansioitunut valokuvaaja. Mats ja Åsa Ottosson ovat luontotoimittajia ja tietokirjailijoita jotka ovat julkaisseet yhdessä 20 kirjaa.
Rakkaudesta lintuihin! Linnut lähellä on kaunis ja kookas kirja yleisimmistä lähiympäristömme linnuista. Sen ainutlaatuisen muotokuvamaisista kuvista välittyvät jopa lintujen luonteenpiirteet.
Kirjassa esitellään kiinnostavasti perustietoutta ja kansanperinnettä linnuista. Lajikohtaisissa luvuissa kukin lintu esitellään tarkemmin ja niissä on myös tekijöiden omia tarinoita lintulajien erityisyydestä.
Lintujen ja ihmisten arkiset kohtaamiset ovat inspiroineet tekijöitä. Kuinka koemme ja havainnoimme lintuja lähellä: mustarastaan liverryksen toukokuisena iltana, talitintin naputuksen ikkunaruutuun ruokintaautomaatin tyhjennyttyä, punarinnan katseen pihlajassa tai lokkien valkoiset hahmot sinisellä taivaalla?
Kirjassa mukana on 30 yleistä lintulajia harakasta talitinttiin. Toivekirja kaikille linnuista kiinnostuneille ja upea lahjateos.
Roine Magnusson on ansioitunut valokuvaaja. Mats ja Åsa Ottosson ovat luontotoimittajia ja tietokirjailijoita jotka ovat julkaisseet yhdessä 20 kirjaa.
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First published October 13, 2017
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June 17, 2019
Roost Books is one of my favorite publishers, their offerings always beautifully written and produced. So I was thrilled to receive an ARC for CLOSE TO BIRDS, which is equally stunning. The photos are among the most gorgeous nature shots I have ever seen, with insightful essays on these magical creatures and their lives. Highly highly recommended!
Pub Date 22 Oct 2019.
Thanks to the authors, Roost Books and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.
#CloseToBirds #NetGalley
Pub Date 22 Oct 2019.
Thanks to the authors, Roost Books and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.
#CloseToBirds #NetGalley
October 17, 2019
3.5 stars.
Containing brief mini-essays about the birds and a unique aspect of their lives, supplemented with gorgeous close-ups on the birds, this was a fun book to dip in and out of. The authors wanted to focus on the beauty and unique qualities of birds, regardless of how commonplace or “dull” they might be considered, and they succeeded in positively portraying all the birds. The only reason I’m giving this a lower rating is because I wish some of the essays had been a bit more in-depth, and that all the birds photographed had essays accompanying them.
A coffee table book for certain, due to the gorgeous (sometimes silly) photos of the birds, but also worthy of a spot on the birding shelf for the fun facts contained within the essays. The only thing that felt missing was a bibliography (as opposed to the works cited list) at the end to steer readers to more in-depth works about the birds.
This would be a lovely gift book for the birder and/or photographer!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy to review!
(Cross posted on my blog.)
Containing brief mini-essays about the birds and a unique aspect of their lives, supplemented with gorgeous close-ups on the birds, this was a fun book to dip in and out of. The authors wanted to focus on the beauty and unique qualities of birds, regardless of how commonplace or “dull” they might be considered, and they succeeded in positively portraying all the birds. The only reason I’m giving this a lower rating is because I wish some of the essays had been a bit more in-depth, and that all the birds photographed had essays accompanying them.
A coffee table book for certain, due to the gorgeous (sometimes silly) photos of the birds, but also worthy of a spot on the birding shelf for the fun facts contained within the essays. The only thing that felt missing was a bibliography (as opposed to the works cited list) at the end to steer readers to more in-depth works about the birds.
This would be a lovely gift book for the birder and/or photographer!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy to review!
(Cross posted on my blog.)
April 1, 2025
Nydelig bok!
Her er eg midt i målgruppa sidan eg likar å ta fuglebilete sjølv, men altså: Flotte bilete, men endå flottare tekstar. 3-4 sider om kvar fugl, akkurat riktig blanding av fakta (som at gjerdesmetten har det nest vondaste egget for menneskeganen, ifylgje ei blindtesting av over 100 artar) og den subjektive opplevinga folk har av fuglar. Som at stjertmeisen, uansett kva du kan seia om han reint ornitologisk og vitskapeleg, først og fremst er jækla søt!
Desse tekstane fungerer veldig bra. Ein lærer litt, og ein får stadfesting og forsterking i trua på at ja, å glana på fuglar er faktisk vel anvendt tid!
Her er eg midt i målgruppa sidan eg likar å ta fuglebilete sjølv, men altså: Flotte bilete, men endå flottare tekstar. 3-4 sider om kvar fugl, akkurat riktig blanding av fakta (som at gjerdesmetten har det nest vondaste egget for menneskeganen, ifylgje ei blindtesting av over 100 artar) og den subjektive opplevinga folk har av fuglar. Som at stjertmeisen, uansett kva du kan seia om han reint ornitologisk og vitskapeleg, først og fremst er jækla søt!
Desse tekstane fungerer veldig bra. Ein lærer litt, og ein får stadfesting og forsterking i trua på at ja, å glana på fuglar er faktisk vel anvendt tid!
August 21, 2019
“Birds touch us.” With this simple understatement, Mats & Asa Ottoson begin their compelling presentation of bird photos, detailed descriptions, entertaining stories, and brief interviews with bird enthusiasts. A reader who has chosen this title probably understands that phrase already, but even the initially skeptical will be happily converted, touched by birds, after reading this glorious volume.
One encounters here descriptions of flight abilities that astonish, feeding habits and strategies of startling ingenuity, and natural adaptations of color and shade that boggle the mind. Fascinating migratory patterns are explained, and helpful information for finding and observing particular species are shared.
The authors avoid the off-putting dryness that occasionally accompanies the written communication of natural science, opting instead for a style that is surprisingly enjoyable, frequently witty, and always fascinating. Kira Josefsson deserves a tremendous amount of credit for an English translation that is flawless. In addition, it must be noted here that Roine Magnusson's photos are breathtaking, and contribute no small amount of wonder to an already enjoyable text.
Upon completing this book, I am inspired to immediately head outdoors to revel in my enhanced knowledge of birds and renewed interest in their unique role in our world and my life.
"Birds touch us."
Amen.
(Thanks to NetGalley and Roost books for the digital Advance Reading Copy)
One encounters here descriptions of flight abilities that astonish, feeding habits and strategies of startling ingenuity, and natural adaptations of color and shade that boggle the mind. Fascinating migratory patterns are explained, and helpful information for finding and observing particular species are shared.
The authors avoid the off-putting dryness that occasionally accompanies the written communication of natural science, opting instead for a style that is surprisingly enjoyable, frequently witty, and always fascinating. Kira Josefsson deserves a tremendous amount of credit for an English translation that is flawless. In addition, it must be noted here that Roine Magnusson's photos are breathtaking, and contribute no small amount of wonder to an already enjoyable text.
Upon completing this book, I am inspired to immediately head outdoors to revel in my enhanced knowledge of birds and renewed interest in their unique role in our world and my life.
"Birds touch us."
Amen.
(Thanks to NetGalley and Roost books for the digital Advance Reading Copy)
June 8, 2019
Among the most unique and gorgeous bird photography that I have encountered.
The way the birds are captured on film in this book is remarkable. Artistically speaking, the photos (and the birds, of course!) are beautiful. The level of visual detail is enhanced by the stark white backgrounds, and the photographer did well at capturing each bird’s individual personality.
But beautiful as it may be, this was more than just a nature photography book. Though the text is relatively minimal to keep the reader’s focus primarily on the images, it is also an important component of the book. Succinctly yet cleverly written, the texts takes on an informed but slightly wry tone, which is exactly how I would imagine birds themselves would write their story if they were so inclined.
And the bonobo story in the opening pages of the book has been keeping a smile on my face since I opened the book.
A definite must for all bird and nature lovers.
*I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
The way the birds are captured on film in this book is remarkable. Artistically speaking, the photos (and the birds, of course!) are beautiful. The level of visual detail is enhanced by the stark white backgrounds, and the photographer did well at capturing each bird’s individual personality.
But beautiful as it may be, this was more than just a nature photography book. Though the text is relatively minimal to keep the reader’s focus primarily on the images, it is also an important component of the book. Succinctly yet cleverly written, the texts takes on an informed but slightly wry tone, which is exactly how I would imagine birds themselves would write their story if they were so inclined.
And the bonobo story in the opening pages of the book has been keeping a smile on my face since I opened the book.
A definite must for all bird and nature lovers.
*I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
December 20, 2019
Fantastiske bilder, morsomme faktaopplysninger og søte anekdoter. En visuell fryd for øyet.
November 10, 2017
Som Augustambassadör har jag den stora förmånen att få den här boken som ett recensionsexemplar i brevlådan. Den är en av de sex böcker som nominerats i kategorin Årets svenska fackbok.
Det här är inte en vanlig fågelbok med fakta om arter och fotografier i fåglarnas naturliga miljö. Roine Magnusson, som fotograferat fåglarna i boken, har länge velat fånga fåglar på bild på ett helt nytt sätt. Det har han lyckats med i Nära fåglar. Fåglarnas vingpennor, ansiktsuttryck, dun, ja allt är knivskarpt återgivet. Anledningen är att fåglarna är fotade i studio.
(bild i bloggen)
(bild i bloggen)
Se bara, så vackra bilderna är. I slutet av boken beskrivs hur det gick till att rent praktiskt och tekniskt fotografera fåglarna, och jag får uppfattningen att fåglarna inte pressades om de blev stressade av den ovana miljön, utan att man då istället valde lugnare fåglar som också på ett bättre sätt kunde visa upp sina typiska kännetecken.
Bilderna är en njutning för ögat och jag försjunker lika mycket i texterna om fåglarna. Författarna ställer frågan, varför så gott som alla människor berörs av de vardagligaste fågelupplevelser; av rödhakens blick och talgoxarnas pickande på fönsterrutan. Varför just fåglar? Svaret blir givet efterhand som man läser och tittar på bilderna. Fåglar är inte bara vackra, de är personliga också, och imponerande!
Tänk bara på med vilken kraft fåglars sång kan beröra. Den får kroppen att spritta av glädje. ”Man vill kasta av sig något: sina skor, sina kläder, sina sorger.” Jag förstår vad författarna menar. Hur glad blir man inte när man återigen hör småfåglarnas kvitter på våren. Personligen blir jag allra starkast berörd på våren och hösten, när gässen och svanarna kommer i tusental och landar på åkrarna runt vårt hus. Ljudet är nästan öronbedövande. På våren så hoppfullt – de är tillbaka! På hösten, när fåglarna mellanlandar på väg mot varmare breddgrader – vemodigt.
Tänk att vissa fåglar flyger helt utan mellanlandningar, upp till tre och ett halvt dygn, i en genomsnittshastighet av 96 kilometer i timmen! I boken lär vi oss att ingen annan varelse på jorden, utom just dubbelbeckasinen, kan genomföra en så snabb förflyttning över så stora avstånd. Imponerande, som sagt.
Om varje fågel finns det så mycket spännande att lära sig. Som till exempel att gräsandshanens metalliskt göra fjädrar inte har några gröna pigment alls. Förklaringen till att den ser ut att vara grön, och ibland blå eller violett, är det som kallas irisering. Allt beror på hur ljuset faller mot fjädrarnas struktur.
Och visste ni att kungsfågeln bara överlever vintern om den hetsäter under vinterdygnets samtliga ljusa timmar? När det är riktigt kallt måste kungsfågeln äta var tredje sekund för att klara natten.
Det går inte att låta bli, jag blir så fullständigt fångad av de vackra bilderna och berättelserna om de olika fåglarnas speciella kännetecken, att jag läser boken från början till slut i ett svep.
Det här är inte en vanlig fågelbok med fakta om arter och fotografier i fåglarnas naturliga miljö. Roine Magnusson, som fotograferat fåglarna i boken, har länge velat fånga fåglar på bild på ett helt nytt sätt. Det har han lyckats med i Nära fåglar. Fåglarnas vingpennor, ansiktsuttryck, dun, ja allt är knivskarpt återgivet. Anledningen är att fåglarna är fotade i studio.
(bild i bloggen)
(bild i bloggen)
Se bara, så vackra bilderna är. I slutet av boken beskrivs hur det gick till att rent praktiskt och tekniskt fotografera fåglarna, och jag får uppfattningen att fåglarna inte pressades om de blev stressade av den ovana miljön, utan att man då istället valde lugnare fåglar som också på ett bättre sätt kunde visa upp sina typiska kännetecken.
Bilderna är en njutning för ögat och jag försjunker lika mycket i texterna om fåglarna. Författarna ställer frågan, varför så gott som alla människor berörs av de vardagligaste fågelupplevelser; av rödhakens blick och talgoxarnas pickande på fönsterrutan. Varför just fåglar? Svaret blir givet efterhand som man läser och tittar på bilderna. Fåglar är inte bara vackra, de är personliga också, och imponerande!
Tänk bara på med vilken kraft fåglars sång kan beröra. Den får kroppen att spritta av glädje. ”Man vill kasta av sig något: sina skor, sina kläder, sina sorger.” Jag förstår vad författarna menar. Hur glad blir man inte när man återigen hör småfåglarnas kvitter på våren. Personligen blir jag allra starkast berörd på våren och hösten, när gässen och svanarna kommer i tusental och landar på åkrarna runt vårt hus. Ljudet är nästan öronbedövande. På våren så hoppfullt – de är tillbaka! På hösten, när fåglarna mellanlandar på väg mot varmare breddgrader – vemodigt.
Tänk att vissa fåglar flyger helt utan mellanlandningar, upp till tre och ett halvt dygn, i en genomsnittshastighet av 96 kilometer i timmen! I boken lär vi oss att ingen annan varelse på jorden, utom just dubbelbeckasinen, kan genomföra en så snabb förflyttning över så stora avstånd. Imponerande, som sagt.
Om varje fågel finns det så mycket spännande att lära sig. Som till exempel att gräsandshanens metalliskt göra fjädrar inte har några gröna pigment alls. Förklaringen till att den ser ut att vara grön, och ibland blå eller violett, är det som kallas irisering. Allt beror på hur ljuset faller mot fjädrarnas struktur.
Och visste ni att kungsfågeln bara överlever vintern om den hetsäter under vinterdygnets samtliga ljusa timmar? När det är riktigt kallt måste kungsfågeln äta var tredje sekund för att klara natten.
Det går inte att låta bli, jag blir så fullständigt fångad av de vackra bilderna och berättelserna om de olika fåglarnas speciella kännetecken, att jag läser boken från början till slut i ett svep.
October 8, 2018
Jos minulle olisi koulussa opetettu lintulajeja näin hauskoilla ja persoonallisilla kuvilla, olisiko niitä ollut helpompi oppia? Väitän, että olisi. Tätä ruotsalaisten Vuoden kaunein kirja voittajaa selailee ilokseen, niin humoristisia ja ilmeikkäitä sen lintukuvat ovat. Sama kepeys ulottuu teksteihin, joissa lajeista ja niiden käyttäytymisestä kerrotaan yllättäviä yksityiskohtia ja kuvataan niiden merkitystä nykypäivän ja menneisyyden ihmisille. Osa kuvauksista oli toisia kiinnostavampia, mikä pudottaa yhden tähden arviosta, mutta silti suositeltava kirja kaikille, jotka linnuista pitävät.
December 8, 2019
Fantastisk kombinasjon av spektakulære fotografier og anekdoter om våre næreste og kjæreste fugler. Anbefales på det sterkeste. Perfekt gave til fugleinteresserte.
February 7, 2023
Fruktansvärt vackra foton! Välskrivna texter. Rekommenderas varmt för fågel intresserade!
December 16, 2022
if u love birds u will love this book 10000/10 I love birds
October 22, 2019
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Close to Birds is an interesting survey of some of the more common Eurasian bird species. Originally published in 2017 in Swedish, this English translation was released 22nd Oct 2019 by Roost books, it's 272 pages and available in hardcover format.
This is a beautiful, meticulously researched and written book by naturist Mats Ottosson. The birds which are included in the book are mostly accompanied by an essay including the author's anecdotes or stories or personal encounters. The real stars of the book, however, are the incredibly detailed close-up photos. You can easily see the individual feathers, features of the birds' anatomy, everything. This is a true coffee-table book but additionally it's a beautifully presented and very interesting book.
It was odd to me that the book doesn't include the Linnaean classifications in the essays for each bird. It's not a glaring deficiency by any means, a simple internet search will provide the information. There's also no index or bibliography, although there is a short (one page) citations list for the chapter headings (most are translated from Swedish, with a couple of exceptions).
This would make a superlative gift for the nature enthusiast or bird-watcher. It's an amazing display of the photographer's art. It should probably be noted that the photos are not taken in situ but in a light tent. This makes them all the more stark and almost startling in their detail, but some readers will find the style distracting or unnatural. I found them enchanting and magical.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Close to Birds is an interesting survey of some of the more common Eurasian bird species. Originally published in 2017 in Swedish, this English translation was released 22nd Oct 2019 by Roost books, it's 272 pages and available in hardcover format.
This is a beautiful, meticulously researched and written book by naturist Mats Ottosson. The birds which are included in the book are mostly accompanied by an essay including the author's anecdotes or stories or personal encounters. The real stars of the book, however, are the incredibly detailed close-up photos. You can easily see the individual feathers, features of the birds' anatomy, everything. This is a true coffee-table book but additionally it's a beautifully presented and very interesting book.
It was odd to me that the book doesn't include the Linnaean classifications in the essays for each bird. It's not a glaring deficiency by any means, a simple internet search will provide the information. There's also no index or bibliography, although there is a short (one page) citations list for the chapter headings (most are translated from Swedish, with a couple of exceptions).
This would make a superlative gift for the nature enthusiast or bird-watcher. It's an amazing display of the photographer's art. It should probably be noted that the photos are not taken in situ but in a light tent. This makes them all the more stark and almost startling in their detail, but some readers will find the style distracting or unnatural. I found them enchanting and magical.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
October 16, 2019
Close to Birds: An Intimate Look at Our Feathered Friends was written by Mats Ottosson and Asa Ottosson will photographs by Roine Magnusson and the translation to English by Kira Josefsson. It is currently scheduled for release on October 22 2019. The stunning and intimate photographs capture the beauty and detail of each bird's form, as well as their unique character and personality. The accompanying short essays share charming and often-hidden details from birds' lives. Discover why robins sing so early in the morning and learn the science behind the almost magical iridescence of mallard feathers. Close to Birds shares the irresistible joy and marvel of birds.
Close to Birds is an interesting read. I like that I learned about the birds included, not the basics of habitat and diet, but the scientific studies and opinions on the birds with the inclusion of quotes about them. I do need to admit that I have a different opinion from the authors, and that we diverged right away. I find birds fascinating and interesting, but unlike our authors I do not find that all people find them more interesting than other creatures. So, this insistence that birds are so much more interesting than other creatures bothered me from the start. However, the essays were accessible and had some tidbits of information that were interesting. The star of this book is not the text. Rather the stunning photography of birds that captured them clearly, up close, and in living color. The images were very much worth my time and I think animal lovers, and birders in particular, will want to give this a look. Those that are birders and share a deep love of birds will very much enjoy the essays as well.
Close to Birds is an interesting read. I like that I learned about the birds included, not the basics of habitat and diet, but the scientific studies and opinions on the birds with the inclusion of quotes about them. I do need to admit that I have a different opinion from the authors, and that we diverged right away. I find birds fascinating and interesting, but unlike our authors I do not find that all people find them more interesting than other creatures. So, this insistence that birds are so much more interesting than other creatures bothered me from the start. However, the essays were accessible and had some tidbits of information that were interesting. The star of this book is not the text. Rather the stunning photography of birds that captured them clearly, up close, and in living color. The images were very much worth my time and I think animal lovers, and birders in particular, will want to give this a look. Those that are birders and share a deep love of birds will very much enjoy the essays as well.
October 7, 2019
From iphelia.com’s Editor’s Bookshelf review: This book’s a whopper with striking full-color images that do indeed bring the reader closer to birds. I love that it opens with an e e cumming’s poem then goes on to introduce, in very plain language, a host of awe-inspiring bird facts and research. I could hardly believe my eyes as I read about birds that fly nonstop for months or more—resting half their brains at a time—from distant point As to point Bs. I appreciated the writers’ discussion of why when we dream of flying we dream ourselves birdlike (something I’ve seldom experienced but know is a common motif among dreamers) and their observations on how birds prove our connectedness across borders, oceans, hemispheres, and seasons.
While this book is a far cry from Animal Speak, it will interest anyone who’s felt close to birds, from birdwatchers and biologists to those who study the archetypes in their waking lives and dreams. The images alone are stirring; the text, something to learn from—maybe not in one fell swoop, but bit by bit, whenever one wants to inch a little closer to an understanding of the avian world.
While this book is a far cry from Animal Speak, it will interest anyone who’s felt close to birds, from birdwatchers and biologists to those who study the archetypes in their waking lives and dreams. The images alone are stirring; the text, something to learn from—maybe not in one fell swoop, but bit by bit, whenever one wants to inch a little closer to an understanding of the avian world.
September 25, 2019
ARC Review
I enjoyed the history, bios, and personal stories about human connections to our winged friends. The book provides wonderful insight into many species of birds, their habits, their songs, and their unique behaviors that have endeared them to countless bird enthusiasts.
I wish I could say the same for the images. Birds on completely white backgrounds look unnatural. Like they’re in an exhibit or stuffed into a light box for photographing. It was very, very off-putting. I don’t understand why they were displayed in such a manner. They would have been beautiful images with some hint of their natural habitat. Looking at the stark white background, all I could think about was one of those horrible displays where they pin dead butterflies to a matte and frame them.
It's a shame that the protected PDF would not allow a 2-page layout while reading because the images were often divided in half and appeared on two separate pages. It just wasn’t a pleasant way to look at bird pictures.
I enjoyed the history, bios, and personal stories about human connections to our winged friends. The book provides wonderful insight into many species of birds, their habits, their songs, and their unique behaviors that have endeared them to countless bird enthusiasts.
I wish I could say the same for the images. Birds on completely white backgrounds look unnatural. Like they’re in an exhibit or stuffed into a light box for photographing. It was very, very off-putting. I don’t understand why they were displayed in such a manner. They would have been beautiful images with some hint of their natural habitat. Looking at the stark white background, all I could think about was one of those horrible displays where they pin dead butterflies to a matte and frame them.
It's a shame that the protected PDF would not allow a 2-page layout while reading because the images were often divided in half and appeared on two separate pages. It just wasn’t a pleasant way to look at bird pictures.
October 28, 2019
What a wonderful book! The photographs of the birds are exquisite. I enjoyed the essays and the sayings in the book. It also told me secrets and facts about birds that I never knew. For example, why do robins sing so early in the morning? I’m not telling! You will find out when you read this delightful book. I don’t think that as a rule we realize how special our birds are in our everyday life. I think you will after reading and looking at this book.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review or any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review or any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
June 11, 2019
These Swedish authors and photographers have produced a beautiful book that would be a great fit for any coffee table. It is filled with beautiful photos of birds and some basic information on flight, migration and a bit about some of the different species contained within. "Why birds? The photographs in this book give one obvious answer: birds are beautiful."
(NetGalley ebook - I received a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)
(NetGalley ebook - I received a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.)
September 12, 2019
Thank you Netgalley for a review copy of this book.
What a wonderful book - so glad I asked for this review copy.
I'm not usually a 'bird' person but the front cover was so stunning that I had to take a look. I expected just the up close pictures of the birds but got so much more. The descriptions alongside some of the photos included facts about the birds' habits, myths and poetry that surround the birds and personalised stories about people interacting with the birds - all-in-all a really lovely book to read and look at.
What a wonderful book - so glad I asked for this review copy.
I'm not usually a 'bird' person but the front cover was so stunning that I had to take a look. I expected just the up close pictures of the birds but got so much more. The descriptions alongside some of the photos included facts about the birds' habits, myths and poetry that surround the birds and personalised stories about people interacting with the birds - all-in-all a really lovely book to read and look at.
April 28, 2020
I try to learn something new from each non fiction book that I read. in this book that was aeroplankton. did not realize that some birds flying in the air are also having a meal. impressed about the size of birds compared to their eggs and the length of their flights. read this book while sitting outside on my deck and listened to bird sounds. almost magical. hats off to the photographer in this book. the bird photos are outstanding in their composition and color. passing this book to my grandson who has become interested in birds. I think he will like this book as much as I did.
June 14, 2019
I love this book! It is filled with information and gorgeous
bird photos! I think it would make a wonderful coffee-table
book!
Thank you so much, NetGalley for giving me an early copy of
this book to review!
bird photos! I think it would make a wonderful coffee-table
book!
Thank you so much, NetGalley for giving me an early copy of
this book to review!
October 1, 2019
A gorgeous coffee-table type book, for any bird lover, this has the most splendid photographs of birds, many in flight, and to accompany each one there is a brief description, along with interesting tales and anecdotes.
Many thanks to the publisher for a review copy.
Many thanks to the publisher for a review copy.
December 15, 2019
While the essays in this book are interesting and informative, the real star is the beautiful photography. The close up photos are gorgeous, showing the detail and personality of each bird. A perfect coffee table book to pick up and look through.
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May 1, 2020
Lovely bird photos, but the text was just not that interesting to me. I’m an avid bird watcher and enjoy learning about bird habitats, mating, feeding and migration. I just couldn’t get into this book.
August 29, 2023
Beautiful book with a lot more anecdotes and facts than I originally anticipated, but I love the kind of portraiture that the photographer does. My only "complaint" is they were all mainly European birds; not really any I recognized. Good to learn about new things though!
January 13, 2019
Beautifully written - captures the impact birds have on our lives and how they have always been a source of fascination. Astonishing portraits
August 29, 2019
Denne hadde fått fem stjerner om den hadde vært lenger, fantastiske bilder!
July 2, 2020
Ihan mielenkiintosia lintujuttuja ja studiokuvia linnuista.
August 12, 2020
Unbelievably gorgeous photographs but not the text I was looking for. I expected more about the birds, but it was mostly photography.
October 3, 2020
The authors are Swedish and the birds are those of Sweden, and probably adjoining parts of Europe. It’s a gentle, engaging read and wonderful, up-close photography!
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