{"product_id":"swoop-sing-perch-paddle-birds-by-carry-akroyd-hardcover","title":"Swoop Sing Perch Paddle: Birds by Carry Akroyd - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarry Akroyd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn McEwen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarry Akroyd\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE BOOKS \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwoop Sing Perch Paddle\u003c\/i\u003e brings together 132 screenprints by renowned wildlife artist Carry Akroyd, celebrating British birds in all their colour and charm.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOriginally created for \u003ci\u003eThe Oldie\u003c\/i\u003e's Bird of the Month column, Carry's vibrant prints transport us through the seasons and across the country, from coast to coast and through forests, fields, back gardens and town centres. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a self-described 'bird-noticer', Carry's work reveals her keen observation of birds and their behaviour and her lifelong love of the landscapes they frequent. From a party of gregarious, seed-eating siskins to the poised peregrine perched high on a cathedral, each of her artworks is packed with personality. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCarry's joyful prints are accompanied by succinct, entertaining texts from John McEwen, her long-time Bird of the Month collaborator and co-author of \u003ci\u003eA Sparrow's Life's as Sweet as Ours\u003c\/i\u003e, and their beautiful new collection is a delight for birdwatchers and art lovers alike.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarry Akroyd \u003c\/b\u003eis a painter and printmaker living in Northamptonshire. Landscape and wildlife are her usual subjects, and birds frequently fly into her artworks. Illustrator of many poetry and natural history books and book covers, Carry has also made more than 100 bird prints for \u003ci\u003eThe Oldie\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn McEwen\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, editor and former art critic. John is a regular contributor to \u003ci\u003eCountry Life\u003c\/i\u003e and a founder of \u003ci\u003eThe Oldie\u003c\/i\u003e, for which he writes the Bird of the Month column illustrated with Carry Akroyd's prints.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.3 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47403714183389,"sku":"9781399418027","price":26.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/pocfbNgg2k9781399418027.webp?v=1771103733","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/swoop-sing-perch-paddle-birds-by-carry-akroyd-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}