Beautiful Chickens : Portraits of champion breeds

Stylishly lit and shot against a studio background, these portraits showcase 40 of the world's most distinctive breeds, primped and preened for their moment in the spotlight.

Featuring prize-winning cocks and hens, this is the ultimate in poultry portraiture.

The book includes descriptions of each breed, covering their origins, physical attributes and uses.

There's also a history of hens and roosters through the ages, an introduction to the breed basics, and reportage photography from behind the scenes at the shows.