Birds of Lore

Follow the exploits of “The Mythologist” as he uses stolen technology to travel time and breach other dimensions in search of creatures that should never have existed. Each entry touches on the origins of a fantasy bird, or the most interesting parts of its history, while the wayward Mythologist deals with them in his reality. Based on a mysterious “found journal” and fully illustrated by talented artists, Birds of Lore is the closest you can get to mythological bird watching (without losing a finger). This modern bird bestiary could be described as a picture book for older readers, a cautionary sci-fi / fairy tale or one of the most unique coffee table art books you’ll ever pick up. There is, quite frankly…nothing like it.

Author Biography

Ryan Durney is a freelance artist in Austin with a degree in Illustration from Columbus College of Art & Design. He has garnered a few accolades, such as placement in Society of Illustrators: West, a Mom’s Choice Award (twice) & a Children’s Choice Award. He uses pens and pixels to bring improbable things to gasping life. His art has been described as “pearlescent.”