Description
Did you know...
The Galapagos Penguin's speckled markings make each of them as unique as a snowflake?
The Emperor Penguin weighs the same as a Labrador retriever?
The Adelie Penguin takes its name from the sweetheart of a Napoleonic naval captain turned explorer?
From tiny fairy penguins to the regal emperor penguin, street artist and ornithologist, Matt Sewell, illustrates one of the world's favourite birds in this charming follow-up to Owls, Our Garden Birds, Our Songbirds and Our Woodland Birds. Matt captures the famously quirky characters of penguins through his unique and much-loved watercolours accompanied by whimsical descriptions. You'll discover everything you've ever wondered about this enigmatic bird and his feathered friends from across the globe.
A collection of 50 illustrated penguins and other sea birds from street-artist and ornithologist Matt Sewell
About the Author
Artist and illustrator Matt Sewell has been described as the Banksy of the bird world. Matt works in a variety of media including T-shirts, posters, interiors, sculptures and walls. He has illustrated for the Guardian and Barbour, amongst many others; painted underpasses for the RSPB; and exhibited in London, Manchester, New York, Tokyo and Paris, as well as being an avid ornithologist and regular contributor to the Caught by The River website (he also designed their logo). He lives in Shrewsbury with his partner and two children.
Book Information
ISBN 9781785032226
Author Matt Sewell
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint Ebury Press
Publisher Ebury Publishing
Weight(grams) 312g
Dimensions(mm) 194mm * 142mm * 16mm
