America s other audubon includes a foreword by the curator of naturalhistory rare books at the smithsonian, leslie overstreet, a prologue and introduction by researcher and writer joy m. The plates in the book, reminiscent of audubon drawings. The birds of america by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kiser published in 2012 and available through princeton architectural press for bird lovers, the exquisite paintings of john james audubon s birds of america stand not only as beautiful art, but as valuable references of ornithology from early america. Audubon identified 25 new species over his career and is known for portraying animals in their reallife habitats. Nhbs joy m kiser, leslie k overstreet, princeton architectural press. America s other audubon chronicles the story of genevieve jones, her family, and the making of an extraordinary nineteenthcentury book, illustrations of the nests and eggs of birds of ohio. At the age of twentynine, genevieve jones, an amateur naturalistartist and daughter of a country doctor, visited the 1876 centennial worlds fair in philadelphia, where she saw audubon s paintings. Genevieve jones examines the life and work of naturalist and artist genevieve jones, discussing the influence of john james audubon s paintings on her work, and including examples of her drawings.
Kiser published by princeton architectural press offers details about the history of amateur naturalist genevieve jones and her family. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing illustrations of a wide variety of birds of the united states. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubon s work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. America s other audubon is a vital work of scholarly reclamation that will, i hope, introduce a wide world to the remarkable genevieve jones and the familial collaboration her life and death inspired. Please take a look at our store for other items of interest. Still, this is an easy flaw to forgive once you open the book. The bestselling photographic field guidea birding bible for more than four million enthusiasts. Audubon protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time.
Over fifteen years ago, joy kiser was a librarian in a small ohio town when she first saw the book illustrations of the nests and eggs of birds of ohio in a display case. John james audubon s most popular book is birds of america. Nor does the title reflect the jones familys wholehearted odyssey to produce something truly remarkable. Carolina parrot carolina parrot, handcoloured engraving and aquatint by robert havell, jr. Friday, march 6, the buying desk will close at 5pm, and the entire store will close at 8pm. Now reading americas other audubon t magazine blog. Americas other audubon chronicles the story of genevieve jones, her family, and the making of an extraordinary nineteenthcentury book. Certainly the greatest of american bird books, and possibly one of the finest book productions in the world, audubon s birds of america owes much to its authors determination to have his work reproduced by the best possible craftsmen, and to his insistence that his drawings be reproduced lifesize, as he had drawn them. John james audubon has 175 books on goodreads with 1946 ratings. We appreciate your positive feedback and will do the same upon payment. Read america s other audubon chronicles the story of genevieve jones, her family, and the making of an extraordinary nineteenthcentury book, illustrations of the nests and eggs of birds of ohio.
The fantastic beasts of john james audubon s littleknown book on mammals. This groundbreaking work consists of handcolored, lifesize prints, made from engraved plates measuring around 39 by 26 inches 99 by 66 cm. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubon s 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month and is. John james audubon was an american ornithologist, naturalist and artist known for his studies and detailed illustrations of north american birds. Undoubtedly, audubon s work has influenced countless artists and naturalists alike to produce their. At the age of twentynine, genevieve jones, an amateur naturalistartist and daughter of a. He was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of american birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats.
Like his great four volume book, audubon was one of the most colourful characters in the history of natural history. Americas other audubon chronicles the story of genevieve jones, her family, and the making of an extraordinary nineteenth century book, illustrations of the nests and eggs of birds of ohio. At the age of twentynine, genevieve jones, an amateur naturalistartist and daughter of. The fantastic beasts of john james audubons littleknown. Audubon fascicle gallery this gallery consists of original fascicles from the first edition octavo series from audubon s birds of america. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubon s birds of america with the same or similar title. Nearly everyone is familar with john james audubon and his seminal colorplate book, the birds of america.
Virtually every bird found in eastern north america is brought to life in this portable guide, an essential companion in the field and a staple in any birdwatchers library. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. At the age of twentynine, genevieve jones, an amateur naturalistartist and daughter of a country doctor, visited the 1876 centennial worlds fair in philadelphia, where she saw audubon s paintings in. John james audubon s birds of america on view now at chicagos field museum chadd scott contributor opinions expressed by. In contrast to other wildlife artists of his day, audubon painted animals as if caught in motion. Nearly everyone is familiar with john james audubon and his seminal colorplate book birds of america.
About national audubon society field guide to north american birdse. The watermarks of the first ten images identify this copy as one of the first audubon received a. Watch a behindthescenes look at one of the public library of cincinnati and hamilton countys rarest books, the famed birds of america by naturalist john james audubon. The book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. Naturalist book nook america s other audubon by joy kiser as a young girl in ohio in the 1850s, genevieve gennie estelle jones accompanied her father, a doctor and an amateur naturalistornithologist, throughout the countryside on his medical visits and they collected nests and eggs for their familys natural history cabinet.
Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. A retired professor of english, ben forkner has published three books on audubon. Darlington in the midnineteenth century and later donated, as part of his extensive library, to the university of pittsburgh. He has also published louisiana stories, cajun, and a dozen books on writers of ireland and the american south. While audubon was creating birds of america, he was also working on a companion publication, namely, his ornithological biography.
America s other audubon includes a foreword by leslie k. Americas other audubon princeton architectural press. Audubon book gallery this gallery consists of books by and about audubon and other related artists. This month, kiser published her first book, americas other audubon, a reproduction of the original drawings in illustrations of the nests and eggs of birds of ohio along with historical details about the young womans short life and her familys struggles to produce the book. Americas other audubon chronicles the story of genevieve jones, her family, and the making of an extraordinary nineteenthcentury book, illustrations of the. Americas other lady audubon smart news smithsonian. National audubon society field guide to north american. Other digitized print materials prints by john james audubon. Inspired by a display of john james audubon s paintings at the 1876 worlds fair, amateur naturalist and artist genevieve jones began a volume illustrating the bird nests and eggs that audubon omitted in his seminal the birds of america. An early subscribers copy of john james audubon s double elephant folio incomparably the most important and most beautiful colorplate book ever published. The birds of america, from drawings made in the united states and their territories by audubon, john james 17851851 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubon s doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction in new york city. Americas other audubon does not indicate that an unparalleled nest reference lies within, or that this exceptional work resulted from at least eight peoples efforts. The result of her probing is america s other audubon. Kiser to write her book on amateur ornithologist genevieve jones and her family. Americas other audubon chronicles the story of genevieve j. She wanted to create a book illustrating different nests and eggs of bird species, but her family discouraged her since producing such a book. Kiser on americas other audubon the washington post. Looking on with amusement from the deck was whitehaired john james audubon, one day shy. Featuring reproductions of all sixtyeight original color lithographs, archival photographs, selected field notes, and a key to the eggs and birds, america s other audubon chronicles for the first time the story behind the making of this extraordinary nineteenth century book.
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