COLIN TUDGE is the author of "The Link, The Tree, The Variety of Life," and "So Shall We Reap" and a fellow of the Linnean Society of London. A former features editor for "New Scientist" and documentarian for the BBC, he is currently a full-time writer and public speaker. He lives in Oxford, England.
Praise from abroad for "The Bird"
Chosen as a best book of the year by "The Independent"
"Colin Tudge marries the poetry and the science of the dinosaur's
best-loved descendants. . . . A master of clear science writing,
Tudge throws a state-of-the-art spotlight on every aspect of the
bird's life from migration to cooperation."
--"The Independent
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"[A] book simply fizzing with ideas. Provoking yet always
persuasively argued. . . . Besides having an enviable grasp of
scientific fact, Tudge writes with narrative fluency."
--"Literary Review"
"Tudge's writing is always clear and frequently embellished with
wry humor. Occasionally, it is inspired."
--"Sunday Telegraph"
"In the book's final section . . . the gloves are off, and he
produces a masterful critique of politicians and economists, making
an excellent (but probably doomed) case against the geopolitical
status quo and its tragic effect on the world's birds. This is a
powerful, thoughtful piece of writing, which transforms an
entertaining romp through avian biology into a compelling tract for
our times."
--"Guardian "
Praise for" The Tree"
"Enchanting . . . Tudge sees grandeur in how trees exist in the
world . . . and demonstrates it with fascinating stories."
--"New York Times Book Review"
"Tudge writes in the great tradition of naturalists such as
Humboldt and John Muir. . . . Eloquent and deeply persuasive."
--"Los Angeles Times"
"A love letter to trees, written with passion and scientific rigour
. . . a pleasure to read. Tudge writes with warmth and wit."
--"Financial Times"
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