Birdsong

Hardback

Main Details

Title Birdsong
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Madeleine Floyd
SeriesNational Trust Art & Illustration
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 156,Width 123
Category/GenreArt and design styles - from c 1960 to now
Drawing and drawings
Individual artists and art monographs
Animals and nature in art (still life, landscapes and seascapes, etc)
ISBN/Barcode 9781905400973
ClassificationsDewey:759.2
Audience
General
Illustrations 50

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint National Trust Books
Publication Date 6 September 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A celebration of British birds and their songs, from the sought-after artist Madeleine Floyd. Some 50 of her exquisite drawings of birds, along with their specific eggs are captured here for fans of her work and wildlife enthusiasts. Beautiful bird illustrations by Madeleine Floyd Details of the wonderful songs and sounds of our birds A celebration of our feathered creatures and their songs for all bird lovers A celebration of British birds and their songs, from the sought-after artist Madeleine Floyd. Some 50 of her exquisite drawings of birds, along with their specific eggs are captured here for fans of her work and wildlife enthusiasts. It includes details of the songs and sounds made by each of the birds, from sparrows, tits, to the lyrical nightingale. The latter has up to 250 different phrases in his song and each performance is made up of a unique composition. The art of Madeleine Floyd is beautifully presented in this gem of a book and should delight all bird lovers.

Author Biography

Madeleine Floyd is one of Britain's best-loved artists. She works from her studio in London and is widely commissioned around the world. Madeleine's creative talent is one of remarkable depth and diversity. She paints, she draws, she writes and she illustrates.This versatility allows Madeleine to produce hugely successful exhibitions, write and illustrate her own books. She has a particular passion for wildlife.