BOOK :- Effin’ Birds: A Field Guide to Identification by Aaron Reynolds
With Effin Birds, the most eagerly anticipated new volume in the noble avocation of bird identification, you can venture into nature with confidence. This farcical field guide will help you identify over 200 birds, but more importantly, for the first time in history, it will also help you understand what these birds are thinking:
The vainglorious grebe is acutely aware of its own magnificence.
The hipster pelican thinks the world is a sh*tbarge.
The overbearing heron wishes you better luck next time, f*cknuts.
The counsellor swallow wants you to maybe try not being a d*ckhead.
Alongside beautiful, scientifically accurate illustrations and a whole lot of swearing is incisive commentary on modern life and the world we, as humans, must navigate. Or maybe it s just some pictures of effin birds, okay?
Review
‘This book combines two of my favourite things: birds and vulgarity. Which is why this is probably the best thing ever’ Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of Wanderers
‘Funny and legit beautiful’ Jane Espenson, co-writer of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
‘The idea of combining a pic of a bird with some lazy half-obscenity is really something that would barely amuse elementary school kids… very sad and contrived’ Jonathan Kay, serious adult
‘This book combines two of my favourite things: birds and vulgarity. Which is why this is probably the best thing ever. And you should fucking buy it’ Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Aftermath
‘Fucking genius’ Jane Wiedlin, The Go-Go’s
‘These damn birds with their snarky, sarcastic comments make me laugh daily’ Jodie Sweetin
‘This book combines two of my favourite things: birds and vulgarity. Which is why this is probably the best thing ever’ Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of Wanderers
‘Funny and legit beautiful’ Jane Espenson, television writer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Game of Thrones)
About the Author
Aaron Reynolds is the writer of @EfinBirds and @swear_trek, and the curator of @BatLabels. He is also a software instructor, which is where most of his elfin’ inspiration comes from.
