Photographs by Victor Schrager / Text by A.S. Byatt
Graphis Inc. 2001
Published in 2001, Bird Hand Book features Victor Schrager’s (b. 1950) lovely photographs of over 100 species of birds in the hands of ornithologists. Taken over a span of seven years, Schrager’s platinum prints reveal an interesting kind of relationship between the birds and their handlers. In many shots, the human hand becomes a pedestal with the bird resting peacefully, trusting and calm, while in others the birds are tightly held, perhaps calmed by the firm embrace, prevented from moving. The overall effect is almost like being presented with a series of still lifes, capturing a moment of union between strangers. With an enlightening essay by esteemed novelist A.S. Byatt and beautifully designed, this book is an engaging and intimate look at our fascination and relationship with our feathered neighbors.
Been cataloguing all the outfit/character descriptions I remember to so here's me posting them for convenience sake and also because they may be helpful <3 (Part 2 Part 3)
Under a cut because there are A Lot.
(In order: His Majesty's Dragon, Throne of Jade, Throne of Jade, Throne of Jade, Black Powder War, Black Powder War, Black Powder War, Empire of Ivory, Empire of Ivory, Empire of Ivory, Victory of Eagles, Victory of Eagles, Tongues of Serpents)