Cosmos In Alliance with the Rulers of the Skies

In the book "In Alliance with the Rulers of the Skies. Fascination Falconry," the author Elisabeth Leix and the photographer Tanja Brandt introduce the world of hunting with birds of prey in an exciting and competent manner.The practice of falconry, in its various forms with eagles, falcons, hawks, buzzards, or sparrowhawks, has been carried out for over 4,000 years. The book "In Alliance with the Rulers of the Skies. Fascination Falconry" from Kosmos Verlag introduces the world of hunting in cooperation with birds of prey through texts and photographs. The authors describe this form of hunting throughout the year and portray the various "Rulers of the Skies."

The Authors

The author Elisabeth Leix has been dealing with birds of prey and falconry since her youth; she is the deputy chairwoman of the German Falconry Order (DFO) and was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit for her commitment to birds of prey.The photographer Tanja Brandt is as enthusiastic about birds of prey as she is about her profession, photography. Together, both passions have led to awards and worldwide exhibitions.

Book Information

Title: In Alliance with the Rulers of the Skies. Fascinating FalconryAuthors: Elisabeth Leix (Text) and Tanja Brandt (Photography)Publisher: ‎KosmosLocation: StuttgartYear: 2018 ISBN: 978-3-440-16043-5
1st Edition176 pagesFormat: 29.8x25.5x2.2 cm