Sibley Guides

I see Sibley Guides for sale elsewhere as “paperback”, “hardcover”, and “flexibound”? Which one should I buy?

They are all the same (with one exception). The Sibley Guides to Birds and Trees have only one binding, called “flexibound”. It is a flexible cover, thicker than a typical paperback and extending beyond the page edges. It is intermediate between the traditional “paperback” and “hardcover” styles, and many sellers list it as one of those two categories. Regardless of how it is listed, all copies for sale have the same flexibound cover. The only exception is the Sibley Guide to Bird Life and Behavior, which was originally published in a hardcover binding, but is now sold as flexibound.

What are the differences between the Sibley Guide to Birds and the Field Guides to Eastern and Western Birds?

These books share the same illustrations and maps, and very similar text, differences are mainly in the size of the books and the inclusion of species and variations. Summary: The big guide is more of a reference book and is recommended when you want to have access to all species and as much information as possible about every species. The smaller Eastern and Western Guides are true "Field Guides" and are recommended when you want a more portable size and a book that focuses on the species and variations you are most likely to see. Size: The Eastern and Western guides are much smaller. At just

How can I get a signed (autographed) book?

Books that are sold directly through this website are always signed, and can also be personalized according to your instructions (for example "to John James, Happy Birthday!"). At checkout you will see a box where you can enter any special instructions for an inscription, and I will take care of that before I ship the books. To see a list of books that are sold through this website click here . (Prints are also sold directly here and all are signed) If you would like a signed copy of a book that is not sold here, the easiest way is to check my events schedule and contact the bookstore at one o