[birdky] Re: The New Sibley 2nd Edition
- From: markdt7@xxxxxxxxxxx
- To: shrikeguy@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 22:49:38 +0000 (UTC)
You know, Rob, I can't disagree with your assessment of the coloring of some of
the birds. When I looked through the book, I as well thought several of the
prints were "darker." I didn't have such a visceral response to it, I guess. My
first impression was that the "darker" feel just instilled an overall intensity
to the prints. There'll probably always be stylistic preferences for folks when
it comes to field guides. I am still drawn to the additional
info/detail/maps/angles provided, and the font size doesn't bother me (I just
hold the book 6 inches from my face!) I would also agree with you that folks
should look at the book themselves before deciding on the purchase.
respectfully,
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Lane" <shrikeguy@xxxxxxxxx>
To: markdt7@xxxxxxxxxxx
Cc: "BIRDKY Freelists" <birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 9:26:34 AM
Subject: [birdky] Re: The New Sibley 2nd Edition
caveat emptor!!
I purchased my copy of the Sibley 2nd edition of Tuesday the day it came out.
It was right after a morning of birding and presentation with Greg Miller of
The Big Year fame.
I was so excited, I raced into Carmichael's Bookstore in Louisville purchased
my copy, drove my car home and........was very very disappointed!!
The colors especially pinks, reds, oranges, and rufous were all very dark. The
heads of some of the geese like tundra and taiga bean goose were horrible. The
legs of Pink-footed goose were dark orange. Some of the pelagic species like
shearwater and petrels were more confusing than ever due to the dark blurry
colors.
Yes new species have been added and so have the new additional text. However
the text print that has been added is very small print.
I believe that this 2nd edition will have to be reprinted. Not sure if this was
a printer defect or what!!
If you have not purchased the 40.00 dollar cover price book I would recommend
examining the book beforehand before purchase. You can make your own mind up
after on purchasing or holding off!!
Good Birding,
Rob Lane
Louisville, KY
On Mar 14, 2014, at 9:01 AM, markdt7@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
I couldn't resist the purchase yesterday. Images are crisper, maps bigger and
with better detail (including habitat/bird finding descriptions). Numerous
species accounts have more/improved angle drawings. He shows better attention
to comparing details of similar species. Overall, he improves on things I
thought previously Peterson did better w/o an increase in the size of book. Of
note, he has included countless new rarities (most of which have only occured
once or twice in North America). I'm not necessarily a rarity-phile, but I know
some are.
Mark Tower
Lexington
----- Original Message -----
From: "Preston Forsythe" < pns_for@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >
To: "BIRDKY Freelists" < birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 8:44:18 AM
Subject: [birdky] The New Sibley 2nd Edition
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303795904579433123870241020?mod=djemITP_h&mg=reno64-wsj
David Sibley has released his 2nd edition with more birds and larger
pictures.
Sounds like a must have.
Preston in Muhl. Co.
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