This dazzling, large-format hardback presents John James Audubon''s classic Birds of America in a brand new collector''s edition, boldly presented in full-colour with gold blocking and printed page edges.
Naturalist and painter John James Audubon published his magnificent work on the birds of North America over 11 years between 1827 and 1838, in Edinburgh and London. Today, it is considered one of the best-known natural history books ever produced and a benchmark of drawing skills for natural painters.
This beautiful new edition includes all 435 of Audubon''s hand-colored prints, created from engraved plates, arranged in their modern taxonomic order as agreed by the International Ornithological Congress (IOC). The set of plates is accompanied by a full index of the birds, including the name given by Audubon, their modern name and scientific name.
Introduction by Marianne Taylor
About the Series: Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning large-format hardback editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and classic illustrations throughout.
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2026
Physical Info: 11.9 x 9.6 x 1.3 in (4.59 lbs) 384 sprayed edge pages
