Owl - Brossura

Morris, Desmond

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1861895259 ISBN 13: 9781861895257

Casa editrice: Reaktion Books, 2009

Riassunto

From Edward Lear’s “The Owl and the Pussycat”to David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, owls have been woven into the fabric of popular culture. At times they are depicted as dignified, wise old scholars and at other times as foreboding voyeurs who see all and interrogate with an accusatory, “Who? Who?” In Owl best-selling author Desmond Morris explores the natural and cultural history of these predators of the night who embody both good and evil in turn.

In this fascinating book, Morris describes the evolution, the many species, and the wide spread of owls across the globe. Owls are found on every land mass around the world, with the exception of Antarctica; and as a result of their wide distribution, owls appear in the folktales, myths, and legends of many native peoples—in addition to popular art, film, and literature worldwide. Featuring over 100 telling illustrations from nature and culture,Owl will appeal to the numerous fans of this enigmatic bird, from the friendly Mr. Owls to silent, sinister, hunters of the dark.

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Recensione:

'This paperback is filled with drawings and photographs of owls and our depictions of owls throughout time. An avid fan of art, I was especially enthralled by seeing Pablo Picasso's paintings and ceramics of owls. Harry Potter fans will certainly enjoy this book' --Grrlscientist, The Guardian

'In this small, elegant volume, Morris explores our paradoxical relationship with the owl, symbol of both wisdom and evil. He examines its depiction in mythology, literature and art and provides an overview of its fascinating biology. Beautiful photographs illustrate the allure of this mysterious creature.' --Sierra Magazine

'Owl is sparely and eloquently written, scholarly and highly readable . . . an entertaining and informative little gem. It will particularly appeal to the many devotees of these eternally iconic birds.' --Emu-Austral Ornithology

L'autore:

Desmond Morris is a well-known and critically acclaimed writer and broadcaster. His many books includeThe Naked Ape, The Human Zoo, and The Human Animal. For several years he was the host of the television programZootime, and in 1959 he was appointed Curator of Mammals at the London Zoo.

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• Editore: Reaktion Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1861895259
• ISBN 13: 9781861895257
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 216