Extraordinary Pigeons

by Stephen Green-Armytage

In "Extraordinary Pigeons", Stephen Green-Armytage continues the photographic exploration of birds he began in his popular "Extraordinary Chickens" and the follow-up "Extraordinary Pheasants".... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810946300
• ISBN13: 9780810946309
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 111 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.4" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Never knew....

I never in my wildest days had any idea there were pigeons out there that looked like this!!!!Amazing birds in all different shapes and sizes.Some I never would have even guessed were pigeons.Totally intertaining,educational and wonderful book.

Pigeons from the Black Lagoon

Stephen Green-Armytage is a photographer who worked for LIFE, Fortune and Sports Illustrated, amongst others. He has published several artistic photo books about birds, including "Extraordinary Chickens", the sequel "Extra Extraordinary Chickens" and "Extraordinary Pheasants". As the name suggests, this one is about pigeons! The first part of the book shows ornamental pigeons, photographed at various pigeon shows. The second part deals with wild, exotic pigeons. There are about 200 color photographs in the book. As usual, Stephen Green-Armytage is particularly drawn to bizarre breeds and specimens. Many of the extraordinary pigeons look unnatural, as if they stepped out of a bad zombie movie. There are pigeons that look like crosses between doves and roosters, others look like lizards, miniature vultures or gigantic swifts. There's even a pigeon that looks vaguely like a flamingo (I think). I must admit that I don't really liked it. Are these birds really healthy? But yes, the photos are exquisite, and the book is an excellent birthday or Christmas gift. Personally, however, I'm not going to place the Pigeons from the Black Lagoon on my coffee table. They just look to spaced out, LOL!

Extraordinary Pigeons! A Wonderful Resource!

Wow!! The photography in this book is stunning! You will be amazed at the beauty of Pigeons and you will have a whole new appreciation for the breed. The word "beautiful" usually doesn't come to mind when you mention the word Pigeons to most people....but after you see this book, you might just change your mind.

Amazing diversity beautifully photographed.

This is not an important book, but it is very enjoyable. It is a wonderful tribute to the variety and beauty that can be developed by either natural selection or selective breeding. Or, if you are creationist in your outlook, it is a wonderful example of the Creator's whimsy. The book is mostly photographs; there are some some brief descriptions of the types photographed, and a little general background text - but basically, it is a photography book.

absolutely outstanding!

Author and photographer Stephen Green-Armytage delicately captures the essence of the pigeon with incredible fortitude and devoted pigeonship. This is, by far, the best book I have ever purchased, read, stolen, borrowed, checked out, or found. In my professional opinion, this fowl genius deserves the American Association of Unappreciated Birds Award of Excellence. I have yet to research his age and citizenship status, but if I find he is eligible for Presidency, I will gung-hoingly fund his campaign myself. Hats off to you, Sir Green-Armytage, for an exquisite portrayal of these noble creatures we call pigeons, and their brave contributions to our corrupt society as majestic distractions from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. Cherry-O!