Owl

Owl
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Publisher : Reaktion Books
Total Pages : 217
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ISBN-10 : 9781861897107
ISBN-13 : 1861897103
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Book Synopsis Owl by : Desmond Morris

Download or read book Owl written by Desmond Morris and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2009-11-15 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Edward Lear’s “The Owl and the Pussycat”to David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, owls have been woven into the fabric of popular culture. At times they are depicted as dignified, wise old scholars and at other times as foreboding voyeurs who see all and interrogate with an accusatory, “Who? Who?” In Owl best-selling author Desmond Morris explores the natural and cultural history of these predators of the night who embody both good and evil in turn. In this fascinating book, Morris describes the evolution, the many species, and the wide spread of owls across the globe. Owls are found on every land mass around the world, with the exception of Antarctica; and as a result of their wide distribution, owls appear in the folktales, myths, and legends of many native peoples—in addition to popular art, film, and literature worldwide. Featuring over 100 telling illustrations from nature and culture, Owl will appeal to the numerous fans of this enigmatic bird, from the friendly Mr. Owls to silent, sinister, hunters of the dark.


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