He had a talent for drawing and an interest in birds, and he would spend the next thirtyfive years traveling to the remotest regions of his new countryoften alone and on footto render his avian subjects on paper. John james audubon books list of books by author john james. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubon s work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. Birds of america john james audubon bauman rare books. It retroactively received the newbery honor award for the year 1937 rourkes book is a biography of ornithologist and painter john james audubon references. There are certainly lots of copies of early books and plates that go. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. Antique john james audubon 1941 the birds of america hardcover book dust jacket. List of books and articles about john james audubon online. When he arrived however at the academy of natural sciences in philadelphia, armed with his portfolio, he made the mistake of boasting that he had seen wilsons work and that it.
A precise replica of the complete works of john james audubon, comprising the birds of america 184044 and the quadrupeds of north america 185154 in their entirety. Six of the birds painted have become extinct since its publication. The birds of america by john james audubon abebooks. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch. The birds of america from original drawings by john james audubon john james audubon. The birds of america by john james audubon alibris. Original vintage 1941 john james audubon birds of america etsy. Isbn 9781572155794 9781572155794 hardcover, jg press, 2009. Audubon is a nonfiction book written by constance rourke 18851941. But she also wrote american humor 1931, fruit of prolonged and concentrated squinting into the mists, attempting to make out the first stirrings of an american culture that.
John james audubons indelible portraits of american birds have long since cemented his reputation as one of our truly magical realists. Author houghton library, harvard college library ead id hou00325. In the top right corner he painted a portrait of john james audubon as a young man. Original vintage 1941 johnjames audubon birds of america etsy. The story behind john james audubons birds of america. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. The making of an american ebook written by richard rhodes. Audubon vividly captures the remarkable life of john james audubon. A copy of the birds of america by john james audubon. See more ideas about john james audubon, birds of america and audubon prints. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. John james audubgon was born april 26, 1785 at aux cayes, the son of a french naval officer. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale.
John james audubon 17851851 was an ornithologist, naturalist, writer, and painter. This groundbreaking work consists of handcolored, lifesize prints, made from engraved plates measuring around 39 by 26 inches 99 by 66 cm. See more ideas about john james audubon, birds of america, birds. See all books authored by john james audubon, including the birds of america, and the art of audubon. The pigeons, arriving by thousands, alighted everywhere, one above another, until solid masses as large as hogsheads were formed on the branches all round. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Carolina parrot carolina parrot, handcoloured engraving and aquatint by robert havell, jr. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. The culmination of over twelve years of work, audubons masterpiece features some of the most stunning bird paintings of all time, from the great crested flycatcher and pin tailed duck to the common american swan. The birds of america by john james audubon with a foreward and descriptive captions by william vogt hard cover 435 pages published in 1937, reprinted in 1941 by macmillan company great condition the free listing tool. She wrote numerous pieces of criticism for magazines like the nation and the new. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction in new york city.
The illegitimate son of a french sea captain and plantation owner and a creole chambermaid who died months after his birth, he was educated in france and in 1803 came to live in his fathers estate, mill grove, near philadelphia. John james audubon came to america as a dapper eighteenyearold eager to make his fortune. As it is she wrote solid if unexciting books on davy crockett, john james audubon, charles sheeler, the beecher family, and lotta crabtree, fairy star of the gold rush. See more ideas about john james audubon, audubon birds and birds of america. The birds of america from original drawings by john james.
Cover shows some wear, to be expected based on its age and the inside cover has some staining. The history of the books, which were originally sold as partworks and subsequent reproductions is as interesting as the art itself. American watercolor painting, birds in art, classification, miniature books, ornithologists, specimens, artists, ornithological illustration, geographical distribution, juvenile literature, birds, biography, pictorial works, sale. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. List of books and articles about john james audubon. Hosting the films world premiere at the 2015 environmental film festival in the nations capital allowed us to honor audubon and his significance as an artist and conservationist.
The works of art he created gave the world its idea of america. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high. This book features a blackandwhite portrait illustrated frontispiece and contains various colored illustrations throughout. The birds of america by john james audubon, 1941 ebay. The writings of john adams three volumes john adams. Feb 8, 2017 john james audubon april 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an artist and naturalist who drew birds from life and created the mammoth book the birds of america. It retroactively received the newbery honor award for the year 1937 rourkes book is a biography of ornithologist and painter john james audubon. From drawings made in the united states and their territories, john james audubon. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james. One of the most valuable natural history books ever published, it shows birds in natural positions and in their native habitats.
Old 1941 antique vintage book john james audubon birds of america bookplate of watercolor painting plate belted kingfisher 77. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. Audubon identified 25 new species over his career and is known for portraying animals in their reallife habitats. In contrast to other wildlife artists of his day, audubon painted animals as if caught in motion. Vintage 1946 the birds of america audubon hc book 435 frameable plates. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction. It was printed by macmillan company in 1946 and it is a fifth edition. The fires were lighted, and a magnificent, as well as wonderful and almost terrifying, sight presented itself. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. Book birds of america john audubon 1941 edition second edition published in 1941 by the macmillan company. Original vintage 1941 johnjames audubon birds of america. John james audubon jeanjacques audubon april 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was a french american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The audubon reader by john james audubon, hardcover barnes.
His major work, an ambitious colorplate book entitled the birds of america 18271839, is considered one of the most significant ornithological works ever published. Ornithologist john james audubon labored over his lifes masterwork, the birds of america, from 1827 to 1838. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubons 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month. Published in five volumes between 1827 and 1839, this work contains just over 700 north american bird species, including species that are now extinct.
The birds of america by john james audubon, cyril walker, roger tory peterson institute, virginia marie peterson. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. The birds of america, volume 6 the birds of america, john james audubon volume 6 of the birds of america. The book was published by macmillan company of new york in 1941. The birds of america is one of the best known natural history books ever produced and also the most valuable a complete set sold at auction in december 2010 for gbp7. She was born in cleveland, ohio, and attended sorbonne and vassar college. The birds of america was a monumental work by an artist and naturalist obsessed with his work. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. Audubon is a nonfiction book written by constance rourke 1885 1941. It is presented in a cloth pressed hardcover with gilt lettering and pictorial details to the front.
The education of henry adams paperback classic john adams. These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. Birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hb the birds of america is an intriging book by author, john james audubon. The pioneer in american ornithology was alexander wilson, a scotch weaver and poet, who emigrated to this country in 1794, and began the publication. An employee poses with a page depicting a snowy owl, from john james audubons book birds of america during a photocall for the frederick, 2nd. Original vintage 1941 john james audubon birds of america. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner. John james audubon, original name fougere rabin or jean rabin, baptismal name jeanjacques fougere audubon, born april 26, 1785, les cayes, saintdomingue, west indies now in haitidied january 27, 1851, new york, new york, u. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover barnes. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read john james audubon. The images taken from the audubons original paintings and drawings. She died in grand rapids, michigan in 1941 rourke specialized in american popular culture. In 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most.
One of the finest ornithological works ever printed audubon, john james. Folio 12 x 20 12, wild turkey printed in color on quality mediumweight paper with original date of 1858 reproduced in plate. He was notable for his expansive studies to document all types of american birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. The birds of america by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. John james audubon by john burroughs full text free book. Offered is an original vintage 1941 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no. Mar 20, 2017 in the top right corner he painted a portrait of john james audubon as a young man. John james audubon books list of books by author john. Constance mayfield rourke november 14, 1885 march 29, 1941 was an american author and educator.