Today's love affair with urban farming & backyard poultry coops means Tamara Staples' stunning photographs are more apropos than ever. Featuring glorious photos & informative text about more than forty unique breeds (many of them new to this edition) an introduction by Ira Glass & a new resources section this fully refreshed hardcover truly earns its new title: The Magnificent Chicken. The book features 50% new content: 24 new photos including 12 all-new birds!