{"product_id":"the-field-guide-to-dumb-birds-of-north-america","title":"The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"25 Best Gifts for Bird Lovers: \u003c\/b\u003eIf they love birds \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e a good laugh, this field guide could be the perfect gift. Filled with sarcastic ink drawings, critics say it'll make them laugh out loud.\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--\u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMatt Kracht is a professional designer and art director based in Seattle who enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This genius handbook by Matt Kracht takes a humorous approach to identifying 50 \"dumb\" North American birds -- highlights include the \"White-Breasted Butt Nugget\" and the \"Goddamned Canada Goose,\" along with facts about the birds' \"annoying\" calls, \"dumb\" migratory patterns, \"downright tacky\" markings, etc.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--Refinery 29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There are a lot of great bird field identification guides, but after a day afield with \u003ci\u003eThe Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America\u003c\/i\u003e, you will never look at birds or birdwatching the same again...You need this book if you want to lighten up your birdwatching.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--\u003ci\u003eNorthwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHoliday Gift Pick\u003c\/b\u003e \"A delightfully juvenile fake field guide about birds with such names as White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose as they are commonly known.) This book exists solely to make us giggle.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e-BookRiot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. \" \n\u003cbr\u003e-Uncrate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Matt Kracht's hilarious, fully illustrated, obscenely satirical spoof, 'The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America.' The bizarrely-behaving 50 birds that Kracht describes are technically real - the White-Breasted Nuthatch, the Canada Goose, etc. - though the author can't resist giving them insulting nicknames (The White-Breasted Butt Nugget, for example) while pointing out their various annoying peculiarities.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e-Petaluma Argus-Courier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2022 Indie Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e - Trade Paperback Nonfiction \n\u003cp\u003e-- American Booksellers Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNational bestseller and fan favorite--as seen on \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Today Show\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e! This humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds is a perfect gift for the birder and anti-birder alike.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For those who have a disdain for birds, or for bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and--let's face it--true. Featuring common North American birds such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous yet angry ink drawings. With \n\u003ci\u003eThe Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America\u003c\/i\u003e, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: This uproarious guide to all things wings includes migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and lessons on the ethics of birdwatching. Plus, each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePOPULAR AUTHOR: Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. Other hilarious titles from Matt include \n\u003ci\u003eThe Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eWorld\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eA Dumb Birds Field Guide to the Worst Birds Ever\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Big Dumb Bird Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eOMFG, BEES!\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWELL REVIEWED: Critics recommend this laugh-out-loud funny spoof guide: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. \n\u003ci\u003eThe Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America\u003c\/i\u003e fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eUncrate\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"There are a lot of great bird field identification guides, but after a day afield with \n\u003ci\u003eThe Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America\u003c\/i\u003e, you will never look at birds or birdwatching the same again.... You need this book if you want to lighten up your birdwatching.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eNorthwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdwatching and nature enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who think birds are creepy or annoying (and people who love birds but also enjoy a good laugh)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMother's Day and Father's Day gifts for bird-obsessed moms, dads, and grandparents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift givers seeking a fun birthday, holiday, or retirement present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for the ultimate coffee table book or bar-top conversation starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kracht, Matt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2019-04-02\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Humor|Topic|Animals|Nature|Birdwatching Guides|Nature|Animals|Birds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Birds|Bird watching|North America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781452174037\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781452174037\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51153971904790,"sku":"SP-9781452174037","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781452174037_spiral.png?v=1774929373","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-field-guide-to-dumb-birds-of-north-america","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}