Although I’ve only had a copy on my desk for less than twenty-four hours from the time of this entry, I can already tell that Katrina van Grouw’s new book The Unfeathered Bird from Princeton University Press is likely to be one of the most desired books on gift lists this holiday season. This exquisitely illustrated study of bird anatomy is captivating in both its insight and its originality of illustration from the very first page.
John E. Riutta is an avid amateur naturalist with an academic background in the humanities (particularly literature and religion) and advanced degrees in education and business. Previously a teacher and a businessman, he is now a full-time "hausmann" who teaches his daughter at home, and writes essays and reviews as time allows.
Although I’ve only had a copy on my desk for less than twenty-four hours from the time of this entry, I can already tell that Katrina van Grouw’s new book The Unfeathered Bird from Princeton University Press is likely to be one of the most desired books on gift lists this holiday season. This exquisitely illustrated study of bird anatomy is captivating in both its insight and its originality of illustration from the very first page.