John M. Marzluff is Denman Professor of Sustainable Resource Sciences and professor of wildlife science, College of Forest Resources, University of Washington. Tony Angell is a freelance artist and writer in Lopez Island, Washington.
“A fascinating look at the corvid family, illustrated with Mr.
Angell’s delightful black-and-white drawings.”—Stuart Ferguson,
Wall Street Journal
“There is a wealth of folklore, biology and anecdote here about all
species of crows—a cornucopia of corvid memorabilia. This is a
well-researched, fascinating book to read, evocatively illustrated
by Angell’s charming idiosyncratic scraperboards.”—Tim Birkhead,
Times Literary Supplement
“Sleek, evocative illustrations—a mysterious light seems to come
directly from the eyes and feathers of these birds. . . . Learning
how to slow down and observe animals around us is one simple way to
form a stronger bond with nature. In the Company of Crows and
Ravens is a subtle and beautiful reminder of this simple
truth.”—Susan Salter Reynolds, Los Angeles Times Book Review
“Intriguing and inspiring insights. . . . [A] rich tapestry of
folklore and science. . . . [A] comprehensive account of the impact
of crows on human culture.”—Joanna Dally, Science
“[A] superb study that should deepen our understanding, and perhaps
appreciation, of these fascinating birds.”—Library Journal
“Engrossing.”—Rebecca Solnit, London Review of Books
“Marzluff and Angell provide detailed facts about every extant
member of the genus Corvidae. They are particularly good at
addressing the effects of human habitat on crows. They provide keen
insight into corvid nesting and family habits, show how corvids
learn culture, language and behaviour, and recommend ways to
balance crow populations.”—A. J. Levin, Globe & Mail
“This is a work bursting with fresh ideas, rich in speculation,
while also managing to survey, in highly accessible terms, the full
spectrum of research into this fascinating bird group.”—BBC
Wildlife Magazine
“A solid volume . . . [with] a vast amount of fascinating and
provocative material.”—Birds
“A book rich in descriptive language and juicy with insight and
biological detail.”—New Scientist
Semi-finalist and recipient of Honorable Mention for the 2006
Independent Publisher Book Awards in the Environment/Ecology/Nature
category
Winner of First Prize for the Victoria and Albert Museum
Illustration Award
Winner of the 2006 Washington State Book Award
“Crows and ravens stir up much interest, precisely for the reasons
John Marzluff and Tony Angell give in this handsomely illustrated
work.”—Bernd Heinrich, author of Mind of the Raven
“With engaging prose and compelling art, the authors tell us how
our interactions with other species, especially crows and ravens,
have influenced both us and them over the ages. . . . If you
believe that we have great impacts on other species but that they
have influenced us relatively little, then you should read this
delightfully written and illustrated book.”—Gordon H. Orians,
University of Washington
“Throughout human history, crows have been reviled and revered in
equal measure. Now the corvids of folklore and fable are living up
to their reputation for cleverness, trickery and ingenuity.
Marzluff and Angell’s wonderful book is a user’s guide to the
biology and culture of these fascinating animals and a testament to
man’s affinity with nature.”—Nathan Emery, University of
Cambridge
“Members of the crow family (corvids), which include ravens, jays
and magpies, as well crows, have the reputation of being
mischievous, machaevellian creatures, who steal other birds’ eggs
and raid agricultural crops. But these corvids are also renowned
for their wisdom as well as their deceit. This fascinating book
describes not only the role corvids have played in our folklore but
more generally how corvids have influenced human culture and the
impact of humans on corvids. I hope this book will afford corvids
the respect they deserve.”—Nicola Clayton, University of
Cambridge
“This is the most detailed account I know of concerning crows and
their interaction with man. A very readable and thought-provoking
book!”—Noble S. Proctor, Ph.D., author of Manual of Ornithology and
A Field Guide to North Atlantic Wildlife
"Sleek, evocative illustrations-a mysterious light seems to come
directly from the eyes and feathers of these birds. . . . Learning
how to slow down and observe animals around us is one simple way to
form a stronger bond with nature. In the Company of Crows and
Ravens is a subtle and beautiful reminder of this simple
truth."-Susan Salter Reynolds, Los Angeles Times Book Review
"A fascinating look at the corvid family, illustrated with
Mr. Angell's delightful black-and-white drawings."-Stuart Ferguson,
Wall Street Journal
"There is a wealth of folklore, biology and anecdote here about all
species of crows - a cornucopia of corvid memorabilia. This is a
well-researched, fascinating book to read, evocatively illustrated
by Angell's charming idiosyncratic scraperboards."-Tim Birkhead,
Times Literary Supplement
"[A] superb study that should deepen our understanding, and
perhaps appreciation, of these fascinating birds."-Library
Journal
"Intriguing and inspiring insights. . . . [A] rich tapestry
of folklore and science. . . . [A] comprehensive account of the
impact of crows on human culture."-Joanna Dally, Science
"This is a work bursting with fresh ideas, rich in
speculation, while also managing to survey, in highly accessible
terms, the full spectrum of research into this fascinating bird
group."-BBC Wildlife Magazine
"A solid volume . . . [with] a vast amount of fascinating and
provocative material."-Birds
"Engrossing."-Rebecca Solnit, London Review of Books
"A book rich in descriptive language and juicy with insight
and biological detail."-New Scientist
Semi-finalist and recipient of Honorable Mention for the 2006
Independent Publisher Book Awards in the Environment/Ecology/Nature
category
Winner of First Prize for the Victoria and Albert Museum
Illustration Award
Winner of the 2006 Washington State Book Award
"Crows and ravens stir up much interest, precisely for the
reasons John Marzluff and Tony Angell give in this handsomely
illustrated work."-Bernd Heinrich, author of Mind of the Raven
"With engaging prose and compelling art, the authors tell us how our interactions with other species, especially crows and ravens, have influenced both us and them over the ages. . . . If you believe that we have great impacts on other species but that they have influenced us relatively little, then you should read this delightfully written and illustrated book."-Gordon H. Orians, University of Washington
"Members of the crow family (corvids), which include ravens, jays and magpies, as well crows, have the reputation of being mischievous, machaevellian creatures, who steal other birds' eggs and raid agricultural crops. But these corvids are also renowned for their wisdom as well as their deceit. This fascinating book describes not only the role corvids have played in our folklore but more generally how corvids have influenced human culture and the impact of humans on corvids. I hope this book will afford corvids the respect they deserve."-Nicola Clayton, University of Cambridge
"This is the most detailed account I know of concerning crows
and their interaction with man. A very readable and
thought-provoking book!"-Noble S. Proctor, Ph.D., author of Manual
of Ornithology and A Field Guide to North Atlantic Wildlife
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