In the Company of Crows and Ravens

The used book is in nice condition as stated and ready for hours of interesting reading. Thanks!

Detailed and thorough, much more so than other books on crows and ravens. Great illustrations, too.

This is a beautiful book with wonderful illustrations and information about crows and ravens. It was a well received gift for my loved one who loves crows. I would recommend it for the illustrations alone. A real beauty of a book. Very special.

“In the Company of Crows and Ravens” by John M. Marzluff and illustrated by Tony Angell Many parts of this book are “better-than-average” to “very good”. The topic(s) are certainly very interesting and the author addresses them with commendable scholarship and skill. The author has also provided a vast scope of information about the Corvids and their long-standing relation(s) with humans. Alas, it's only fair and right to forewarn readers of a serious “downside” to this book. To be fair to Mr. Marzluff and his amigos, it's a flaw common to books edited by academics instead of people who make their full-time living as editors. The primary text of the edition I have ends on page 307. It could have, would have, and should have ended on about page 225 – but didn't simply because of the excessive redundancy of points and assertions. As just one example, one of the author's main themes is that urbanization and closer association with humans has benefited Crow populations at the expense of other species. That point is used here like the refrain of a song. Think about the old party song “100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall” and recall how many times you will sing: “...take one down and pass it around...” by the time the song is finished. Now you have an idea of how many times Marzluff thinks you need to be told that Crows benefited from urbanization. HOWEVER... I saved two more very positive and important (imho) observations for now. Pages 308 – 311 contain a brief list of books about Crows – for children. Being a very, very firm believer in raising children outdoors and NOT in front of the TV, I think this time-saving little list is a GREAT inclusion here. In other news, Tony Angell's many drawings gracing this book do add (again, imho) an especially valuable facet to the book. After all, Crows and Ravens are not the easiest birds to draw and making bird drawings (or photos) with poses that are both natural and pretty has perplexed bird aficionados, artists and photographers since Genesis. It is abundantly clear that Mr. Angell has studied his subjects at great length and his renderings are splendid.

The art sketches are beautiful. The book is large and full of facts and details of past/present myths. This book is perfect for raven/crow lovers, especially when there are many around your home and neighborhood. We'll keep and use and treasure this book forever.

I met the author at a wild bird festival we hosted on Orcas Island WA. Fascinating researcher and dedicated his entire career of teaching at UW to Corvids. Excellent reading for the novice, the expert avian enthusiasts. I would read this to children bc it's so well written and easily understood by anyone who is interested in the Ravens and Crows behavior and habitats. Start them loving and interested in Crows & Ravens at a young age!!! This is my second book..my signed book was given away to a couple who have adopted a pair of Ravens in Seattle and I just wanted them to know more. I plan to send this to UW and ask author/ professor to resign!!!

Excellent book if you’re interested in crows and ravens.

I really, really wanted to love this book. I love birds and their doings; in fact all of nature and animals interest me. The outward presentation of the book is beautiful. Most of the pictures inside are absolutely wonderful, in a kind of subdued but powerful way, although a few seemed drab or overly simple. The book had some interesting parts; unfortunately, they were usually fleeting and not fleshed out enough before the author reverted to a style which, to me, read like a textbook. It is especially evident in the dry first chapter, which could easily put off some readers from the rest of the book. It did get better, but never reached what I'd hoped for: a fascinating, stirring and well-written read on a great subject. I'm a person who loves nature, and wanted to read this to expand on a more specific interest in the corvids. Unfortunately, I believe this book is mainly for those who are already completely in love with the subjects.

nice book

This book tells all from a-z about crows It is written very much in detail and has also lots of drawings to let you enter the secret world of crows I highly recommend this book who what to know and understand crows

Ein sehr wichtiges und umfassendes Buch zu wirklich ALLEN Aspekten, die aus dem Leben von Rabenvögeln bekannt sind: Von ihrer symbolträchtigen Bedeutung in Kulturgeschichte und Mythologie über Biologie und Verbreitung bis hin zu Sozialleben, Kultur und Intelligenz bei Rabenvögeln lernen wir alle Aspekte dieser faszinierenden Gattung kennen - weltweit. Wunderbare (und oftmals humorvolle) Illustrationen runden das Buch ab. Ein Muss für alle ornithologisch und an Rabenvögeln Interessierte!

Lovely book. Daughter adores it

Ravebs and crows are fascinating creatures and this is a book to marvel at them. Well writen, beautiful illustrated. A keeper!