Description: The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of America by Matt Kracht An illustrated guide to and compendium of all the stupid birds in our backyards. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A snarky illustrated guide to birds, equal parts profane and funny, based on the eponymous Tumblr. The bulk of the book features 50 birds (real birds assigned names that properly describe the emotions they evoke, like the Goddamned Canada Goose, the Solitary Sand Pooper, the White-Breasted Butt Nugget) and the reasons why they suck, all rendered in affectionate and angry watercolour and ink. Each illustration is accompanied by a host of fun facts about the dumb bird in question: its annoying call, its dumb migratory pattern, its downright tacky markings, and so on. Also included are handy birding tips, migration maps, and other pointers that help give a full context on how frustratingly stupid birds are. Author Biography Matt Kracht was introduced to amateur ornithology in the fourth grade and has never gotten over the trauma. A professional designer and art director by day, he writes and makes art by night. He lives in Seattle with his wife, where they enjoy gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of the Puget Sound and making fun of birds. Review "25 Best Gifts for Bird Lovers: If they love birds and a good laugh, this field guide could be the perfect gift. Filled with sarcastic ink drawings, critics say itll make them laugh out loud."--Good Housekeeping2022 Indie Bestseller - Trade Paperback Nonfiction-- American Booksellers AssociationHoliday Gift Pick "A delightfully juvenile fake field guide about birds with such names as White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose as they are commonly known.) This book exists solely to make us giggle."-BookRiot"Matt Krachts hilarious, fully illustrated, obscenely satirical spoof, The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America. The bizarrely-behaving 50 birds that Kracht describes are technically real - the White-Breasted Nuthatch, the Canada Goose, etc. - though the author cant resist giving them insulting nicknames (The White-Breasted Butt Nugget, for example) while pointing out their various annoying peculiarities." -Petaluma Argus-Courier"There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " -Uncrate"There are a lot of great bird field identification guides, but after a day afield with The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you will never look at birds or birdwatching the same again...You need this book if you want to lighten up your birdwatching."--Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette"This genius handbook by Matt Kracht takes a humorous approach to identifying 50 "dumb" North American birds -- highlights include the "White-Breasted Butt Nugget" and the "Goddamned Canada Goose," along with facts about the birds "annoying" calls, "dumb" migratory patterns, "downright tacky" markings, etc."--Refinery 29 Review Quote "This genius handbook by Matt Kracht takes a humorous approach to identifying 50 "dumb" North American birds -- highlights include the "White-Breasted Butt Nugget" and the "Goddamned Canada Goose," along with facts about the birds "annoying" calls, "dumb" migratory patterns, "downright tacky" markings, etc." --Refinery 29 Details ISBN1452174032 Author Matt Kracht Pages 176 Publisher Chronicle Books Year 2019 ISBN-10 1452174032 ISBN-13 9781452174037 Format Paperback Imprint Chronicle Books Place of Publication San Francisco Country of Publication United States Illustrations Full colour illustrations throughout DEWEY 598.097 Language English Publication Date 2019-04-02 UK Release Date 2019-04-02 NZ Release Date 2019-04-02 US Release Date 2019-04-02 Audience General AU Release Date 2019-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123398902;
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Book Title: The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of America
Item Height: 178mm
Item Width: 128mm
Author: Matt Kracht
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Wildlife
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication Year: 2019
Genre: Humor
Item Weight: 310g
Number of Pages: 176 Pages