Birds Of A Feather
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Rediscover the wordless wit of Harry Hargreaves, one of the 20th century’s most masterful animal cartoonists. Best known for his iconic "The Bird" feature in Punch magazine, Hargreaves brings his legendary observational skills to this delightful 1969 collection. The "plot" is found in the silent, high-tension dramas of the avian world. Hargreaves’ scruffy, nondescript protagonist—a bird of uncertain species but undeniable personality—navigates a series of hilariously relatable struggles, from mid-air collisions and failed courtship rituals to the constant battle for a decent perch. The tension in these strips lies in the split-second before a comedic disaster, captured with a brilliant understanding of movement and animal psychology. Whether he's facing off against a rival or simply trying to survive the indignities of nature, Hargreaves' bird is a universal symbol of the "little guy" persevering with a ruffled but resilient spirit. This volume is a masterclass in captionless humor, making it a prized find for fans of classic British illustration and anyone who has ever looked at a garden bird and wondered what it was thinking.
Author: Hargreaves
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Macmillan
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Rediscover the wordless wit of Harry Hargreaves, one of the 20th century’s most masterful animal cartoonists. Best known for his iconic "The Bird" feature in Punch magazine, Hargreaves brings his legendary observational skills to this delightful 1969 collection. The "plot" is found in the silent, high-tension dramas of the avian world. Hargreaves’ scruffy, nondescript protagonist—a bird of uncertain species but undeniable personality—navigates a series of hilariously relatable struggles, from mid-air collisions and failed courtship rituals to the constant battle for a decent perch. The tension in these strips lies in the split-second before a comedic disaster, captured with a brilliant understanding of movement and animal psychology. Whether he's facing off against a rival or simply trying to survive the indignities of nature, Hargreaves' bird is a universal symbol of the "little guy" persevering with a ruffled but resilient spirit. This volume is a masterclass in captionless humor, making it a prized find for fans of classic British illustration and anyone who has ever looked at a garden bird and wondered what it was thinking.