Peterson's Birds: The Art and Photography of Roger Tory Peterson [Hardcover]

William Zinsser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 9, 2002

For more than seventy years, Roger Tory Peterson painted and photographed the birds of the world. One of the most iconic personas in the birding world, Peterson is recognized as the preeminent ornithologist of the twentieth century, and deeply influenced generations of birders. One need only look to the increasing popularity of birdwatching (there are an estimated fifty million birders in the U.S. alone) and the ongoing demand of such current authorities in the field as David Sibley-who unquestionably wears the mantle that Peterson's work helped to create-to observe the scope of Peterson's contributions and influence. Peterson's Birds: The Art and Photography of Roger Tory Peterson presents an extraordinary body of work profiling the artwork of one of America's greatest birders. Originally available as a deluxe hardcover, this condensed edition is affordably accessible to birders of all levels. Peterson's Birds celebrates Dr. Peterson's artistic career in its entirety and in all media-oil painting, acrylics, watercolors, prints, book illustrations, photography, and filmmaking. Peterson's Birds is an essential visual companion for serious and armchair birders alike.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Rudy Hoglund, an avid birder, is formerly the art director for Time magazine; he recently designed William Burt's Rare and Elusive Birds of North America.

William Zinsser is a distinguished and widely published author whose book On Writing Well is one of the bibles of modern English usage.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Universe (November 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789306867
• ISBN-13: 978-0789306869
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,999,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars.