Birds of Lore: Volume: 01

by Kathlyn Hendricks PH.D., Kathlyn Hendricks PH.D. (Illustrator), Jill Arnell (Illustrator)

Overview

Follow the exploits of “The Mythologist” as he uses stolen technology to travel time and breach other dimensions in search of creatures that should never have existed. Each entry touches on the origins of a fantasy bird, or the most interesting parts of its history, while the wayward Mythologist deals with them in his reality. Based on a mysterious “found journal” and fully illustrated by talented artists, Birds of Lore is the closest you can get to mythological bird watching (without losing a finger). This modern bird bestiary could be described as a picture book for older readers, a cautionary sci-fi / fairy tale or one of the most unique coffee table art books you'll ever pick up. There is, quite frankly...nothing like it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780984090082
Publisher:	UNKNOWN TOME
Publication date:	04/07/2016
Series:	Of Lore: , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	120
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Ryan Durney is an award-winning, full-time, freelance illustrator focusing on fantasy, children's books, textbook illustration, and educational readers as well as sci-fi, horror and prehistoric subjects, for a range of audiences. He has had paid projects for almost two decades and also been paid to both write and design for picture books, fantasy and educational books. He uses inks, paints and digital techniques to create a unique look. Ryan's favorite review describes his work as "pearlescent." His images are always crossing the line between classic picture books and something that feels altogether new. His most recent series, Birds of Lore mixes medieval and Victorian influences with modern illustrative thinking. http://www.amazon.com/Birds-Lore-Book-Silver-Paperback/dp/098409007X/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1385058411&sr=1-4&keywords=Birds+of+Lore+Book Ryan has been a featured illustrator of over 36 issues of ODYSSEY Magazine (sci-fi for 6th Grade to YA audience), and was recently the sole illustrator chosen for their retrospective collection. He has worked on 1st and 2nd grade Readers, all the way up to sophisticated work for adults. Ryan Durney has won several awards for his work, including many international competitions such as Best of Fantasy, and Society of Illustrators West #45, as well as a Mom's Choice Award in 2012 and 2011. All-in-all, though, he counts being voted in by the kids for a Children's Choice Award as his all-time favorite recognition. 512-249-7191 / [e-mail] / http://ryandurney.com/ / @Unknown_Tome / Hire An Illustrator: http://illo.cc/44158 / Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/pages/Unknown-Tome-Ryan-Durney-Illustration/193031815835 / Partial List of Books: http://www.jacketflap.com/work.asp?member=RyanDurney / Behance: http://bit.ly/1i5yrhv

Table of Contents

Ladies of Feather Birds Echoed In Memory The Birds of Wonderland

Editorial Reviews

"Birds of Lore is one of those disturbingly alluring books."

"I found this excellent book while looking for works on mythical creatures. All of the mystical animals are lavishly drawn and feature original designs of unique but captivating bird creatures from different cultures around the world. The book is lavishly illustrated with a mixture of digital and traditional art, truly a fine book, filled with gorgeous art. Moreover, the book has an unique format--instead of the normal tableau format of individual animals, Birds of Lore follows the journal entries of an recently discovered adventure's journal found in an old, used book shop. Therefore, there is a wonderful, connecting thread that joins all the pictures together. This is a fine book about some little known mythical creatures. I recommend Birds of Lore to anyone interested in mystical creatures, good art or just a fun story."

"The illustrations are varied and very beautifully detailed, and first of all: very original. There are many books with mythical creatures, but the ones in this book are personal and different. Some of them from far away places. Who ever heard of the Gamayun or the Aosaginohi. I didn't.
There's another book planned from the same artists. Can't wait to see that published!"

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