{"product_id":"around-the-world-in-80-birds-9781399610704","title":"Around the World in 80 Birds","description":"\u003cb\u003e'Exquisite' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Fascinating and informative, this text will appeal to lay readers and bird enthusiasts alike' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Unwin's evocative prose is a perfect match for the vivid illustrations. This will be a hit with birdwatchers of all stripes' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Author Mike Unwin invites readers on an avian journey around the globe, celebrating 80 of the world's most awe-inspiring birds and revealing their impact on our lives. From Namibia's sociable weaver, constructor of huge multi-nest 'apartment blocks' in the desert, to China's bar-headed goose, a high-flying migrant that crosses the Himalayas twice a year, each has a remarkable story to tell. Ryuto Miyake's exquisite illustrations grace every page, bringing to life this timely reminder of the ways in which birds need us, and we need them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Unwin (Author) \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mike Unwin is an award-winning writer of popular natural history books for adults and children. He writes for \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e BBC Wildlife, Travel Africa\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the RSPB and WWF. Also a widely published photographer, his travels have taken him to every continent in search of its birds and other wildlife. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRyuto Miyake (Illustrator) \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ryuto Miyake is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Tokyo. Miyake prefers traditional drawing styles, using acrylic gouache applied with a thin brush on stretched-out watercolor paper, but his detailed illustrations have a contemporary look. His clients include Gucci, Toyota, Frieze and Bottega Veneta. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Laurence King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243797872914,"sku":"9781399610704","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_17e5824a-ebb8-4eed-9421-814c107b91ff.jpg?v=1745871902","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/around-the-world-in-80-birds-9781399610704","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}