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Fuglar. Inventario non convenzionale degli uccelli d'Islanda

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Attenzione! Questa è una pubblicazione scientifica sull'ornitologia islandese. Ma non solo.

«Non è solo una guida illustrata agli uccelli dell'isola nordica ma un piccolo condensato di leggende e superstizioni. Un volume non convenzionale anche nel contributo finale» - Nicola Lecca, Robinson

Se oltre a sapere dove vanno a svernare i pennuti dei mari del Nord volete scoprirne le rocambolesche avventure, la pugnace vita affettiva, le tendenze modaiole, e le leggende, i racconti e i pregiudizi che li circondano, allora questo è il libro perfetto per voi. «Grazie a un'oca islandese sardonica, io conosco il ridicolo, i suoi superficiali abissi: il senso, come si dice, del ridicolo, ma anche, forse soprattutto, il ridicolo del senso». (dalla Cartolina di Giorgio Vasta)

198 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2021

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May 24, 2024
Bought this randomly on a layover in Iceland (the English version, which is titled "Birds" and is not on Goodreads for some reason) and this is exactly the kind of book I wish I could make, oh my god I loved it so much.

It is a short little guide to the birds of Iceland, but with funny illustrations and comics! Not only are there scientific facts about each of the bird species that live in Iceland, but there are interesting little bits of lore and stories about some of them and their place in Icelandic culture/history. And the ART, my god. Gorgeous nature art but often really funny too and making some jokes about the birds' behavior or looks. Truly a wonderful little bird guide about a unique place.
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August 22, 2025
Molto piacevole, pieno di informazioni e di umorismo. Un vero peccato per lo scritto finale di Vasta
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April 12, 2023
(I obviously read the English translation and not the Icelandic version)

Humorous but also informative book about Iceland’s native birds. Fantastic artwork that combines informative depictions of each species with cartoonish humor and imagery.

Perfect reading material for the return flight from Iceland. Made me eager to plan a return trip during summertime to see more of these unique species.
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