Nothing has captured the imaginations of artists across the ages quite like birds. At once commonplace and awe-inspiring, these winged creatures have been a source of inspiration and a favorite subject of makers of all mediums from time immemorial — and still remain so for artists of today. New Photography of the Bird brings together the work of contemporary photographers from around the world, who each capture these feathered friends in fresh, artful ways. Rather than the wildlife photography you might expect to find, this pocket-sized tome is filled with artful compositions that capture birds in new and inspiring ways. Flip through and find Yoshinori Mizutani’s vibrant shots of the lime-green parrots that call urban Tokyo home; Mark Harvey’s hyper-details images of common British birds; Tamara Staples’ bright, fabulously-styled snapshots of surprisingly majestic chickens; Søren Solkær’s fascinating photos of murmurations of migrating starlings; Julia Tatarchenko’s exquisite and atmospheric portraits of zoo birds; Tom Leighton’s almost architectural depictions of colorful plumage; and so much more. Together, this diverse collection breathes new life into a timeless subject and provides a new perspective on the avian world.  

•5.25"W x .75"D x 7.5"H

•text by Gemma Padley
•various photographers
•hardcover
•192 pages