Since it was first published in 2013, The Unfeathered Bird has established itself as a favourite among bird lovers and dinosaur enthusiasts everywhere. Katrina van Grouw has reimagined this classic work, adding more than 300 stunning illustrations and extensive new text, exploring the relationships between birds, and their origins and position in the dinosaur lineage. Each exquisite anatomical drawing in this splendid large-format book is based on direct research and observation and a lifetime of accumulated knowledge. Many show articulated skeletons of animals engaged in natural behaviour: a seriema dispatching a snake, hovering hummingbirds, singing songbirds or Deinonychus mantling a victim! A unique, beautifully presented and scientifically rigorous exploration of bird evolution and diversification after the extinction of the non-avian dinosaurs, A New Unfeathered Bird is a celebration of all birds, across all time.
- A sumptuous blend of art and science
- Around 600 illustrations
- New layout and design by the author
- Entirely new and substantially expanded text
- Up-to-date research
- Combines accessible scientific discussion with powerfully evocative nature writing
- Includes a section on the genesis and creation of the book
“Vast in scope and depth of coverage and almost overwhelming in its sheer beauty and quality of prose, this comprehensive and expanded version of its rightfully lauded ancestor is a wholly new and different book—a definitive, ultimate vision of avian anatomy and evolution. Scrupulously up-to-date and with fully modern perspectives on everything relevant, its pages are simply incredible, its artistry breathtaking, its beautifully written and engaging text being just as memorable. This book will live with you, and in you, and will change the way you think about the living world.”—Darren Naish, writer of the Tetrapod Zoology blog, coauthor of Dinosaurs: How They Lived and Evolved
“Visually stunning, lavishly illustrated and expertly written. An inspiring personal journey that effortlessly blends art, science and storytelling, linking the present with the past. A must-have for bird enthusiasts and palaeontology fans, showcasing van Grouw’s dedication, precision and exquisite attention to detail.”—Dean Lomax, author of The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs
“A New Unfeathered Bird brings together four decades of observation and research in a work that transforms how we understand birds, making complex information accessible without oversimplifying it. This is not a distant, technical account, but an invitation to look more closely—and to see more. Engaging, awe-inspiring and visually exceptional, A New Unfeathered Bird belongs on the shelf of anyone serious about understanding birds.”—Shell Clarke, founder of Birds and the Belles
“A New Unfeathered Bird is a gift to scientists and enthusiasts alike, providing a fresh perspective on animals we thought we knew. Yes, the artwork is drop-dead gorgeous, but don’t think for a moment that this is just a picture book or anatomical atlas—the text is a richly personal, perceptive, engaging and well-researched account that stands on its own.”—Lawrence M. Witmer, Witmer Lab, Ohio University
“A New Unfeathered Bird follows on from its predecessor in the most glorious way possible. It is a monumental work of art.”—David Lindo, the Urban Birder
“This wonderful book—the product of a life immersed in the study of birds—is filled with the author’s deep knowledge and love for its subject. The beautifully written text, enfolding her stunning illustrations, will lead the reader on a journey of exploration of the myriad adaptations birds have evolved to fit them for life in every corner of the world.”—Jonathan Elphick, author of Birds: The Art of Ornithology
“Driven by her extraordinary passion, the author’s sparkling text, beautiful illustrations and stunning page design satisfy both the mind, and the eye, in equal measure. A book filled with fascinating insights, communicated with skill.”—Killian Mullarney, coauthor of the Collins Bird Guide
