Roger Tory Peterson: The Art and Photography of the World's Foremost Birder

by Roger Tory Peterson

He is the century's preeminent ornithologist, a great naturalist and an artist as beloved as Audubon. Encompassing paintings in all media, prints, book illustrations, photography, film making and Field Guide art, this is the first book to celebrate Dr. Peterson's artistic career in its entirety, including his pioneering work in North America, the Arctic, and Antarctica. Includes a selection of intriguing personal photographs of the artist and his wife on expedition. 9 1/2" x 12". Color and black-and-white illustrations.

Genres: Birds

204 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Roger Tory Peterson was an American naturalist, ornithologist, artist, and educator, and held to be one of the founding inspirations for the 20th century environmental movement.

Reviews

[Pj · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful tabletop book about the Roger Tory Peterson.
If you have an older 'Peterson Bird Field Guide' this book would be for you!
"His artistic and photographic work spanned over 70 years and was crucial to the 20th-century environmental movement, inspiring generations of birdwatchers and conservationists."
"The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars."