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'Quoth the raven, Nevermore' Edgar Allan Poe Corvids play an outsize role in the human imagination. We keep ravens in towers, emblazon rooks on banners, find crows in the constellations and make sure to salute solitary magpies. We also see our own behaviour mirrored in this diverse family of birds, who are tricksters and thieves as well as problem-solvers and gift-givers. This beautifully designed book showcases the visual and literary life of the corvid, from Norse legends to Game of Thrones. It includes beautiful and darkly seductive photographs and paintings as well as texts and poems in which they play a starring role and information about the traits that make them so intriguing to us. Why not collect more in the series: THE BOOK OF THE BIRD THE BOOK OF THE CAT THE BOOK OF THE DOG THE BOOK OF THE BUTTERFLY

'I would like to paint the way a bird sings' Claude Monet From Maya Angelou to William Blake, birds have acted as a lyrical point of reference across the ages. Now, THE BOOK OF THE BIRD celebrates the bird in art with an elegant, international collection of paintings, illustrations and photographs, featuring all kinds of birds from the smallest tits and wrens to colourful exotics. Interspersed though the illustrations are short texts giving background to the pictures and information on bird species. This is the perfect gift for all bird lovers of all ages. Why not collect more in the series: THE BOOK OF THE CAT THE BOOK OF THE FLOWER THE BOOK OF THE DOG THE BOOK OF THE TREE THE BOOK OF THE HORSE THE BOOK OF THE BUTTERFLY

'The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way' William Blake The Book of the Tree is a celebration of trees in art featuring works by some of the world's leading artists, photographers and illustrators. From stately old oaks to beautiful forests and woods, trees have provided a source of inspiration for artists throughout history. This charming gift book presents a selection of some of the most beautiful artworks inspired by trees. Interspersed throughout the illustrations are short texts about the artists and their interest in particular trees, from Egon Shiele's delicate watercolours of chestnut trees, to Rousseau's exotic forests, Claire Cansick's vivid woodlands and Hockney's tree-lined groves. The Book of the Tree presents a wonderful collection of arboreal art that revels in the enduring beauty of our trees, woodlands and forests. It is the perfect gift for art-lovers, tree-lovers and nature-lovers. Why not collect more in the series: THE BOOK OF THE CAT THE BOOK OF THE FLOWER THE BOOK OF THE DOG THE BOOK OF THE BUTTERFLY

'Ask me to show you poetry in motion and I will show you a horse' Anonymous Horses have been the inspiration for hundreds of works of art over the centuries. This book celebrates the horse in all its glory, from its role as working animal in war and sport, to beloved pet. The horse's beauty and majesty is caught by artists as diverse as Stubbs, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, Magritte, Frink and Freud. The Book of the Horse is a cool and quirky collection of equine art and illustration by artists from around the world. Interspersed through the illustrations are entertaining quotations and short texts on the artworks. 'A fascinating and quirky collection of equine art and illustration from around the world. It celebrates the horse in all its glory - from its role as a working animal in war and sport to a beloved pet' Equestrian Living Why not collect others in the series: THE BOOK OF THE CAT THE BOOK OF THE DOG THE BOOK OF THE RAVEN THE BOOK OF THE BUTTERFLY

'Art is the flower, life is the green leaf' - Charles Rennie Mackintosh Haphazard bunches, formal bouquets, chance arrangements, quiet and thoughtful rural encounters - The Book of the Flower is a sylvan collection of beautiful depictions of flowers by artists, photographers and illustrators. Interspersed through the illustrations are short texts about the artists and their interest in particular flowers, from Georgia O'Keeffe's sumptuous close-ups of Jimson Weed and cactus flowers to Matisse's roses, Keika Hasegawa's chrysanthemums and Albert York's close study of zinnias. A wonderful collection for fans of botanical art and illustration, gardeners and flower enthusiast. Why not collect others in the series: THE BOOK OF THE DOG THE BOOK OF THE BIRD THE BOOK OF THE CAT THE BOOK OF THE RAVEN THE BOOK OF THE HORSE THE BOOK OF THE BUTTERFLY

'The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog' Mark Twain Featuring all kinds of dogs - big, small, graceful, cute, funny - The Book of the Dog is a cool and quirky collection of dog art and illustration by artists around the world. Interspersed through the illustrations are short texts about the artists and different breeds, paying homage to man's best friend. Beautifully designed and packaged, the book will appeal to dog lovers of all ages. Why not collect others in the series: THE BOOK OF THE CAT THE BOOK OF THE BIRD THE BOOK OF THE TREE THE BOOK OF THE RAVEN THE BOOK OF THE HORSE THE BOOK OF THE BUTTERFLY