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 mythology and history surrounding our favorite winged companions Birds have inspired us since the dawn of time their elegance in flight captivating colors and delicate mannerisms spark hope joy and delight Cultures around the world have historically looked to birds as sacred messengers intermediaries between earth and sky including them in myths and legends and using them to teach moral lessons and historical truths In Jessica Roux s Ornithography each of 100 entries focuses on one bird species featuring a full page color illustration in her detailed darkly romantic style and the lore behind each bird The perfect gift for birdwatchers gardeners and history buffs as well as all readers who appreciate nature mythology and art Ornithography is as intriguing and playful as the feathered muses that fill its pages