Book Reviews
C.A. Boylan, May, 2004
Extraordinary
Pigeons; by Stephen Green-Armytage; Abrams, 115 West 18th Street,
New York, NY 10011; hard cover; 112 pages; $24.95; (ISBN 0-8109-4630-0)
Who would have considered a pigeon an exotic bird? It may seem outrageous,
but that is because there is a lot that we don’t understand and
Stephen Green-Armytage is here to educate us. His book provides nearly
200 color images that feature pigeons from all over the world. Many
are domestic birds that have been bred to sport such characteristics
as a tiny beak, curly feathers, elongated bodies, enormous eyes, and
extremely long necks. Nature has also concocted many species that are
equally bizarre and beautiful which makes this title as interesting
as it is enlightening.
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Buddha; by
Jon Ortner, with sayings of The Buddha; introduction by Jack Kornfield;
Welcome Books, 6 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011; hard cover; 240
pages; $29.95; (ISBN 0-941807-28-2)
Buddhist teachings have inspired wondrous works, resulting in an abundance
of magnificent temples and statues clad in shimmering gold. Ortner’s
travels have allowed him to document some of these masterpieces and his
collection of 175 images has been transformed into a lush tome embellished
in gold and clad in shades of yellow, orange, and red. The images are
paired with verses from The Dhammapada that provide the reader with a
deeper appreciation for the teachings of Buddha.
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Bosque del Apache
National Wildlife Refuge: 48 Hours Of Flight; by Jim Jamieson; ImageStream
Press, 8339 Carriage Hill Alcove, Savage, MN 55378; soft cover; 104 pages;
$22.95; (ISBN 0-9729126-0-6)
Bosque del Apache receives thousands of visitors each year and photographer/author
Jim Jamieson reveals the secret behind their devoted fascination in the
pages of his book. Many nature photographer’s have a passion for
birds and this wildlife refuge in New Mexico has earned a reputation as
being the perfect location to capture a wide variety of magnificent species
in their natural habitat. His stunning collection of 106 color images
with informative captions is as beautiful as is educational.
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