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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.5
EAN: 9780810933439
Edition: later printing
ISBN: 0810933438
Label: Harry N. Abrams
Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 112
Publication Date: October 01, 2000
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Studio: Harry N. Abrams
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Product Description:
Stephen Green-Armytage, author/photographer of Abrams' enchanting Dudley: The Little Terrier That Could, has now produced a unique adult book, introducing the bizarre and beautiful world of exotic ornamental chickens. His startling pictures present an international selection of breeds ranging from the Bearded Silkie and the crested Polish to the majestic Phoenix, whose tail feathers can exceed 10 feet in length.
Chickens of all sizes, shapes, and colors parade through these pages, as Green-Armytage captures the surprising and expressive personality of these amazing birds. For breeders, this will be a volume they must own; for everyone else, it will be a revelation, prized for the sheer enjoyment of the striking photographs and the extraordinary animals they portray.
STEPHEN GREEN-ARMYTAGE's photographs have appeared in many books and magazines. Author and photographer of the Abrams book Dudley: The Little Terrier That Could, he lives in New York City.
165 photographs, 160 in full color, 9 x 10"
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What an unexpected delight. I laughed, was amazed and totally intrigued. Who knew? I realize however, that sometimes in the early mornings I resemble the "Cover Chick" a little too closely!
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This is such a beautiful book. I have been a collector of rare and interesting rooster kitsch for years. Does anyone know where you can
see perhaps a show of these extraordinary birds?
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This is a note card set with featured photos from the book "Extraordinary Chickens". The cards are approximately 4"x5" and have nice yellow envelopes with them. They come in a reusable heavy box with a chicken featured on the front. If you write a lot these cards are really very nice. I've repurchased them many times.
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Excellent quality, stunning photos, makes a great coffee table book and topic of conversation! I never get tired of turning the pages, you can't help but laugh at the funny photos. The photography is awesome. Be sure to get the matching wall calendar, it's just as entertaining!
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This hefty little book is a surprise on every page. I've always known chickens were beautiful, as all fowl, poultry and gamebirds are. But these lovely macros of the breed standards are really just incredible, from a fellow writer/photographer's point of view. Whatever your interest in these birds, be it a curiosity or a hobby, you will love this book.
I also like the size. Easy to find on my overloaded bookshelves. So kudos to Mr. Green-Armytage, for a job well done. Chickens aren't the most cooperative subjects for a photo shoot. I just wonder how many hours to photograph plus travel time he has into this!
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