Globusz Books · Author
Kirk Wallace Johnson is represented in the Globusz Books library by 2 reviewed books. This page brings those summaries together so readers can compare the author’s available work before choosing what to read.
Source: Globusz Books reviewed catalog.
Reviewed summary
In 2009, a young American flautist stole nearly 300 rare bird skins from a British museum—not for money, but to fuel a niche obsession with Victorian fly-tying. Kirk Wallace Johnson unpacks this bizarre true crime, blending history, science, and obsession into a story about passion that crosses the line. How far will someone go for feathers?
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In 2009, a young flautist broke into the British Museum of Natural History to steal hundreds of rare bird skins—not for profit, but to feed his obsession with Victorian fly-tying. Kirk Wallace Johnson unpacks this bizarre crime that intertwines passion, scientific loss, and ethical questions about art and nature. What drives someone to risk everything for feathers?
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