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Binding: Hardcover
Format: Bargain Price
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 112
Publication Date: October 07, 2003
Sales Rank: 323153
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The author and photographer who opened a glorious window into the world of exotic birds with his hugely successful Extraordinary Chickens and its well-received follow-up, Extraordinary Pheasants, continues his startling photographic exploration with another singular and charming book. The striking images in Stephen Green-Armytage's first book showed that "the world of chickens is a world of wonders" (New York Times Book Review). Now this arresting new volume-a look at pigeon breeds from around the world-captures as we have never seen before the eccentric and often surprising features of these amazing creatures.
Pigeons of all sizes, shapes, and colors parade through these pages-from the Volga Tumbler Pigeons to the Philippine Bleeding Heart Doves (doves are actually pigeons, just small ones), from the flamboyant Jacobins who wear their lavish feathers like a boa, and the Pouters who puff out their chests to absurd proportions, to the Trumpeters who sport floppy crowns reminiscent of moptop 1960s pop groups. The astonishing color photographs, enhanced by a brief, informative text, make this a perfect gift for birders, breeders, animal lovers, and photography buffs alike.
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I never in my wildest days had any idea there were pigeons out there that looked like this!!!!Amazing birds in all different shapes and sizes.Some I never would have even guessed were pigeons.Totally intertaining,educational and wonderful book.
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Wow!! The photography in this book is stunning! You will be amazed at the beauty of Pigeons and you will have a whole new appreciation for the breed. The word "beautiful" usually doesn't come to mind when you mention the word Pigeons to most people....but after you see this book, you might just change your mind.
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This is not an important book, but it is very enjoyable. It is a wonderful tribute to the variety and beauty that can be developed by either natural selection or selective breeding. Or, if you are creationist in your outlook, it is a wonderful example of the Creator's whimsy. The book is mostly photographs; there are some some brief descriptions of the types photographed, and a little general background text - but basically, it is a photography book.
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The cover of this book has a marvelous picture of an extraordinary pigeon. All liveing beings need adequate amounts of food containing a balanced measure of ingredients if they are to function successfully. As do people. Pigeons are vegetarians and if ovrefed it reduces their mental alertness. At the Episcopal Church across from that awful noise maker used to keep the pigeons off one certain building in town, they put out the grain. I come along and give them my bread and crackers, biscuits ... Read More
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Author and photographer Stephen Green-Armytage delicately captures the essence of the pigeon with incredible fortitude and devoted pigeonship. This is, by far, the best book I have ever purchased, read, stolen, borrowed, checked out, or found. In my professional opinion, this fowl genius deserves the American Association of Unappreciated Birds Award of Excellence. I have yet to research his age and citizenship status, but if I find he is eligible for Presidency, I will gung-hoingly fund his campaign ... Read More
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