The striking images in Extraordinary Chickens showed that "the world of chickens is a world of wonders" (New York Times Book Review). Now, in a follow-up to the extraordinarily successful first book from Stephen Green-Armytage, the photographer presents 61 breeds and 5 species, including 14 breeds not previously included in the first book, a new series of chicken couples, and virtually all new images. Capturing with his camera chickens of all sizes, shapes, and colors, he illuminates gorgeous feather patterns worthy of French fabric designers, as well as elaborate wattles, elegant crests, and many other details. Through his exquisite photographs, he captures the surprising and expressive personality of these amazing creatures. Included are breeds developed in Japan, Malaysia, Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Poland, Australia, South America, Canada, the United States, and elsewhere. For breeders and enthusiasts, this volume will be a treasure they must own; for others it will be a revelation, worth having for the sheer enjoyment of the beautiful photographs and the wonderful birds they portray.
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Stephen Green-Armytage's photographs have appeared in numerous books and magazines, including Sports Illustrated, LIFE, Fortune, Smithsonian, and various European magazines. He is the author/photographer of Abrams' first volume on Extraordinary Chickens, as well as subsequent takes on Extraordinary Pheasants and Extraordinary Pigeons, plus the delightful children's book Dudley: The Little Terrier That Could. He lives in New York.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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Like its preceding volume, this is not an important book, but it is very enjoyable. It continues the introduction of the amazing (and, for me, hitherto unexpected) diversity among different types of chickens. 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.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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As a breeder of rare breeds in the Illawara region of Australia, I enjoyed adding to my poultry library a book as unique as this one. If you enjoy chicken breeds & photos of them I would recommend this book. The author has used a photgraphic studio to capture & highlight features of chickens that would never have been appreciated in previous books. I had purchased his original 'Extraordinary Chickens' & was delighted to add this extra book. The text is succinct & correlates well with other chicken information in other books. I recommend this book to all poultry enthusiasts.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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It's really amazing the amount of pictures with full details! I found it lovable! The weird feathers they have and the 80s hair style looks are lovely LOL! The amount of information it has it IS enough and great! If you don't know anything about chickens or don't know how many diferent kind of breed are in the world, this book it's perfect.It gives you everything you need to know straight to the point! And for those that love chickens it's a perfect addition to their books collection!
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Beautiful photography
Gave his book to another chicken enthusiast for Christmas. The pictures are great and for all of the people who are raising chickens, it provides a wonderful opportunity to learn... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Finn
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Product
The pictures are truly outstanding. The text is not meant to be a history or extended information--but it serves the purpose well for a "chicken picture book." Love it.
Published 1 month ago by LYLE RASCH
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Beautiful
Who would think there is such beauty in the photography of Chickens. I was just wow'd by both of Stephen Green-Armytage's books and couldn't decide which one to buy............. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Buzzard
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Such cool chickens
This book has so many neat chicken pictures in it. It makes me want to buy more chickens. I think I am going to get another one for a friend for her birthday. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lisa Young
4.0 out of 5 stars
Extra Extraordinary ? I don't think so !
This is anything but ordinary .. The Extra - Extra is the key to this title ! My Mom LOVES chickens and this was a great
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Published 4 months ago by karla
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Chicken eye candy!!
There are so many pictures in this book, I lost count. From the very first page of 109, I was engrossed in the clear, amazing photography. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Phyrst
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good job
I appreciate that one of the books arrived so fast. When I realized that the other was coming from London, I stopped worrying, and sure enough it eventually arrived. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Elizabeth Cole
4.0 out of 5 stars
Much like the first book
Chickens are beautiful! :) We baught both the extraordinary chickens and this one. They are both very similar and you don't need both! Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. Dickinson
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Extra Extraordinary Chickens
The photos in this book are wonderfull. The information is also very informative. I am an artist who paints chickens and I have found some very good reference material.
Published 21 months ago by Lynne Gracie
1.0 out of 5 stars
Waste of money
I bought this book with the knowledge it was a book of primarily of photos, but thats all it was. Absolutely no information and theer are photos in other books that are just as... Read more
Published on April 6, 2010 by Iain
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