{"product_id":"nicolas-bentley-s-book-of-birds-an-avian-alphabet-1965-first-edition","title":"Nicolas Bentley’s Book of Birds, An Avian Alphabet, 1965 (First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully sharp and playful first edition of Nicolas Bentley’s Book of Birds, published in 1965 by André Deutsch. Illustrated and written by Nicolas Bentley, this is not a sweet, sentimental bird book, it’s witty, dry, and quietly brilliant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBentley’s drawings feel loose and confident, full of character and gentle irreverence, paired with verses that make you smile in that very British, under-your-breath way. It’s the kind of book you pick up “just for a look” and end up reading cover to cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful object in its own right, for bird lovers, illustration admirers, and anyone who enjoys humour with a little bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition: In great condition, small tear to the dust cover. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hiraeth Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56643430252919,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/4240\/9513\/files\/D2798A26-C02B-49F7-90E7-A4EB7A890484.jpg?v=1769944297","url":"https:\/\/hiraethvintage.co.uk\/products\/nicolas-bentley-s-book-of-birds-an-avian-alphabet-1965-first-edition","provider":"Hiraeth Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}