The Illuminated Book of Birds
by Robin Crofut-Brittingham
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Pub Date Oct 21 2025 | Archive Date Oct 21 2025
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Description
The Illuminated Book of Birds is a stunning, one-of-a-kind celebration of the birds of the world by award-winning painter Robin Crofut-Brittingham. It includes large-scale fine art paintings of the birds in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe, along with flightless birds, unusual birds, and extinct birds. It looks at birds together, grouping them by geography and families, and delights in uncovering their habits and cultural and mythological significance.
Every bird is individually featured, with curious and fun facts that will delight new and seasoned birders. In total, readers meet nearly 400 hand painted birds and experience a global birding adventure from the comfort of home.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781643265049 |
| PRICE | $30.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 220 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Kathryn P, Reviewer
Can a book ever be too beautiful? I don’t think so, but this one comes close.
A stunning collection of hand painted illustrations that celebrate the beauty and diversity of birds, and how they are shaped by their geographical homes. I loved the author’s attention to detail, including her depictions of the surrounding flora.
Each bird is paired with both an illustration and an anecdote, making this as rich to read as it is to look at. It’s fascinating to see the similarities and striking differences between species found in far-flung locations, and to remember that birds exist on every continent, in every kind of habitat, having adapted and thrived in them all.
This is a book to be savored. The author took her time creating these illustrations and invites the reader to do the same, lingering over the intricate details. You could spend hours turning these pages and still discover something new.
Perhaps the most moving section was the one on extinct birds. There’s something both haunting and beautiful about seeing renderings of creatures we can no longer encounter in the wild. What a privilege to glimpse them here.
Perfect for the Audubon lovers in your life, or anyone similarly enraptured by the wonders of nature.
Thank you to NetGalley, Timber Press, and Robin Crofut-Brittingham for the absolute privilege of receiving this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
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This review has been posted to Goodreads in addition to being posted to NetGalley. Additional reviews will be posted on other major platforms (Barnes and Noble and Amazon) upon publication.
Valkyrie A, Reviewer
Thank you NetGalley and Robin Crofut-Brittingham for the ARC of this beautiful book!
I would LOVE to have this on my coffee table- it is gorgeous and would be a great conversation starter! The birds of Hawaii section was so well done. Each bird pictured also has a small fun fact and I recognized many birds in the North America section. This would be a perfect book for anyone who loves bird-watching and learning new things.
Thank you for granting my wish and allowing me to check out your work.
Valkyrie
