This book was first published in 1972 by the Graphic Arts Workshop of the Portland Museum of Art School in Oregon, as a limited edition of 200 copies. On the right-hand side pages Benton ingeniously portrays the essence of one type of bird, simply by arranging the letters of the bird's name. Its simplicity is breathtaking--and flocks of fun! "Bill Benton's quirky and comical birds are far more bird-like than most portraits rendered by heavier hands."  -Peter Matthiessen "If Arisophanes' frogs had wings, this is the book they'd be."  -James Salter. William Benton received his early training in music and worked as a jazz musician before becoming a writer. His seven books of poetry include Marmalade, Normal Meanings, and The Bell Poems. His poetry has also been published in The New Yorker and The Paris Review. 72 pages, 30 birds, size: 5 x 6". Smythe-sewn casebound, with dust jacket. ISBN 0-7649-2022-7. See also: Deaf Elephants. A626Regular price: $11.95Sale price: $5.98 All of our pictures enlarge; click on any picture for a closer look. Text & images protected by copyright. Sign Up for Our Monthly E-mail Newsletter Private list, unsubscribe any time. Home | Customer Service Center | Ordering Information