McCallum, James — North Norfolk Summer Sketchbook (SIGNED COPY)

Silver Brant, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, 2003. First Edition, Hardcover (Original Blue Cloth), Illustrated by: James McCallum. Fine Condition/Fine. 9780954169527 Signed by Author. signed on the pre-title page by the author who also illustrated the book with his artwork. b/w. illustrated end-papers. This book of paintings and sketches of birds and wildlife in Norfolk begins in the early spring, continues through the summer and concludes with the first signs of autumn. There are chapters on Barn Owls, Bitterns, Adders, breeding birds of the grazing marshes, Nightjars, Tawny Owls and the return passage of the waders. These are woven together with a further series of topical paintings. James McCallum is an artist based in North Norfolk. He is a graduate of The Royal College of Art and is best known for his watercolour paintings of the natural world, particularly birds, made outdoors from life. Working directly from nature has enabled him to develop a thorough knowledge of the visual language and behaviour of wildlife in its chosen surroundings. This book was limited to 1500 copies & is now 'out of print'. Limited Edition. Size: Oblong 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 140 pages. in archive acetate film protection. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Gilt titles spine. illustrated throughout by colour paintings. Illustrator: James McCallum. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Art & Design; Environment & Ecology; Birds; Ornithology; England; Natural History & Resources. Signed by Author. ISBN: 0954169522. ISBN/EAN: 9780954169527. Inventory No: 5105.