Birds & Words

Birds & Words is a vintage collection of 60 illustrations of birds and 60 humorous stories about each one. This book is a lovely reissue of the charming and highly collectible 1972 classic by Charley Harper. Written and illustrated by the renowned illustrator . Harper''s style has been referred to as "minimal realism." - Charley Harper was a prolific mid-century modern artist based in Cincinnati, Ohio. - Each bird was hand-painted in Harper''s signature style. - Birds & Words brings together the beloved illustrator''s gifts as both an artist and a writer. Charley Harper has illustrated numerous books, including the notable The Golden Book of Biology. This new version of this vintage gem features a cloth-bound cover with a tipped in image alongside the original vintage typography. - A great book for fans of mid-century modern aesthetics, and for designers, bird lovers, minimal art, and those who adore all things Charley Harper - Giftable to a wide age range-from children to retirees, Charley Harper''s charming illustrations and sweet stories appeal to all. - Add it to the collection of books like Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life by Todd Oldham and Charley Harper and Smithsonian Handbooks: Birds of North America by Fred J. Alsop III.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Charles Harper, Charlie Harper, Harper Charlie
• Editore: Chronicle Books
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.09.2020
• EAN: 9781623261139
• ISBN: 978-1-62326-113-9
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Architettura d'interni, design; NON-CLASSIFIABLE, NATURE / Animals / Birds, NATURE / Birdwatching Guides, Wildlife: birds & birdwatching, Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest, Gift and novelty books / items