Birds & Words is a vintage collection of 60 illustrations of birds and 60 humorous stories about each one. This book is a lovely reissue of the charming and highly collectible 1972 classic by Charley Harper.

Written and illustrated by the renowned illustrator. Harper's style has been referred to as "minimal realism."

* Charley Harper was a prolific mid-century modern artist based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
* Each bird was hand-painted in Harper's signature style.
* Birds & Words brings together the beloved illustrator's gifts as both an artist and a writer.

Charley Harper has illustrated numerous books, including the notable The Golden Book of Biology.

This new version of this vintage gem features a cloth-bound cover with a tipped in image alongside the original vintage typography.

* A great book for fans of mid-century modern aesthetics, and for designers, bird lovers, minimal art, and those who adore all things Charley Harper
* Giftable to a wide age range-from children to retirees, Charley Harper's charming illustrations and sweet stories appeal to all.
* Add it to the collection of books like Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life by Todd Oldham and Charley Harper and Smithsonian Handbooks: Birds of North America by Fred J. Alsop III.



About the Author
Charley Harper (1922-2007) was a beloved artist who illustrated numerous books, including The Golden Book of Biology.


Book Information
ISBN 9781623261139
Author Charlie Harper
Format Hardback
Page Count 152
Imprint AMMO Books LLC
Publisher AMMO Books LLC
Weight(grams) 540g
Dimensions(mm) 209mm * 162mm * 21mm