A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight, Random House Inc. The Backyard Bird Chronicles will appeal to new and experienced bird-watchers alike.
- Written and illustrated by the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan, with a foreword by David Allen Sibley
- Contains original color sketches throughout
- Printed in full color
- Preprinted case and flexibound body
Imported.
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Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.
The Backyard Bird Chronicles will appeal to novice and experienced bird-watchers alike, as well as environmentalists. We can expect fans of Amy Tan's writing—old and new alike—to flock along as well. Tan's original color sketches throughout The Backyard Bird Chronicles are notably impressive and add a level of depth to the project.
The entire book is printed in full color and includes several finely rendered and exquisite portraits of birds, making this book—with its jacket, preprinted case and flexibound body—a perfect gift for backyard birders everywhere.
Amy Tan is the author of several novels, including The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter's Daughter. She is a co-producer and co-screenwriter of the film version of The Joy Luck Club and is on the board of American Bird Conservancy.
View all Knopf Nature Viewing GuidebooksTracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.
The Backyard Bird Chronicles will appeal to novice and experienced bird-watchers alike, as well as environmentalists. We can expect fans of Amy Tan's writing—old and new alike—to flock along as well. Tan's original color sketches throughout The Backyard Bird Chronicles are notably impressive and add a level of depth to the project.
The entire book is printed in full color and includes several finely rendered and exquisite portraits of birds, making this book—with its jacket, preprinted case and flexibound body—a perfect gift for backyard birders everywhere.
Amy Tan is the author of several novels, including The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter's Daughter. She is a co-producer and co-screenwriter of the film version of The Joy Luck Club and is on the board of American Bird Conservancy.
| Best Use | Birding |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8 x 6 inches |
| Author(s) | Amy Tan |
| Number of Pages | 320 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| ISBN-13 | 9780593536131 |
| Publisher | Knopf |
| Copyright Year | 2024 |