Beautiful Chickens - Tapa blanda

Featuring sumptuous commissioned photographic spreads, a tribute to the distinctive plumage of 40 unique chicken varieties poses images of prize-winning birds beside informative breed descriptions, histories and uses.

CHRISTINE ASCHWANDEN is a journalist, essayist and poultry farmer in Cedaredge, Colorado. Her writing has appeared in more than 60 publications includingThe New York Times, Reader's Digest and New Scientist. She raises an assortment of free-range chickens, heritage turkeys, guinea fowl, ducks and geese at the Crag Crest Poultry Ranch and Farm.

ANDREW PERRIS has tackled a wide range of challenging commissions during the 20 years he has worked as a photographer. His numerous corporate and advertising clients include Virgin, Sainsbury’s, Parker Pens, P&O Ferries and Royal Bank of Scotland.