Overview
A new addition to Reaktion's animal series, Parrot is a natural history, as well as a fascinating and innovative account of parrots in cultureEditorials
New York Sun -
"Dazzling. . . .After reading his marvellous book, I think he should be elevated instantly to the cockatoo chair at some prestigious Pollytechnical. . . . Offers an amazingly broad survey of parrots in folklore, mythology, literature, and art, all accompanied by sumptuous illustrations. . . . Passionate and brilliant."
Globe and Mail -
"A lively and lovely series. . . . This delightful series gives us animals as both alien and familiar. . . . An exhilarating, often astonishing and sometimes moving series of monographs."
Times Literary Supplement -
"Interesting . . . also some curious facts."
Washington Post -
"A true fan who includes his favorite parrot jokes in the index."
Anthrozoos -
"Humans will continue to be fascinated by parrots, whether as symbol, fantasy, or actual birds, and this book provides much to think about. Parrots, ultimately, is not so much about parrots but about what we can learn about ourselves through a consideration of our interactions with these exotic birds. . . . Most people who have an interest in parrots will want to own this book."