Sparrow's Life's as Sweet as Ours: In Praise of Birds and Seasons

A Sparrows Lifes as Sweet as Ours is a collection of illustrations by Carry Akroyd based on The Oldie's Bird of the Month column, featuring British birds in all four seasons, with accompanying text by John McEwen that combines ornithology, history, etymology, and cookery with wit and knowledge, spiced with poetry and personal anecdotes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 08 August 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A Sparrows Lifes as Sweet as Ours is a captivating collection that showcases the beauty and diversity of British birds through the talented lens of painter and printmaker Carry Akroyd. Based on the Bird of the Month column in The Oldie, the book features a series of vibrant screenprints that capture the essence of each bird in all four seasons of the year. With her extensive knowledge of the British landscape, Akroyd deftly captures the unique characteristics of each species, placing them beautifully within their natural habitats. John McEwen's accompanying text complements the prints with charm and concision, blending ornithology, history, etymology, and cookery in a light and eclectic manner. His writing is enriched with poetry, historical anecdotes, and personal stories, making it both informative and entertaining. The book is a testament to the joys of birdwatching and the wonders of nature, and it will appeal to both bird enthusiasts and art lovers alike.

Weight: 738g
Dimension: 219 x 261 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472967145