Backyard Observation Journal: Fly Out of the Cage - A Photographic Storybook

**Backyard Observation Journal: Fly Out of the Cage - A Photographic Storybook** Author Passerby X has a glass house in their backyard. Through its transparent walls, they observe frequent visits from birds and insects, finding peace of mind and joy in daily life, which sparks continuous inspiration. Sometimes, these visitors accidentally enter the glass house. The process of them finding their way out, or being helped, along with moments observed outside the structure, creates many fascinating scenes. Some of these moments are captured in photographs, while those missed by the camera are supplemented with illustrations. Photographic images are printed in color on 220g ivory cardstock, a soft, off-white paper. Illustrations, born from imagination, are printed in black on 90g tracing paper. Interspersed throughout, these elements create a rich, layered reading experience. The book is divided into five chapters: 1. Green-backed Tit: A Little Bird Lost in the Glass House 2. Red-whiskered Bulbul: A Nest on the Wishing Vine Arbor 3. Common Myna: The Giant Bird on the Lawn 4. Eurasian Tree Sparrow: Have You Ever Seen a Sparrow Catch a Butterfly? 5. Flying Insects: Their Still Forms on the Glass To immerse you in the experience, the cover and back cover are made of transparent acrylic, while the spine features Taiwanese cypress wood, mimicking the structure of a glass house. The cypress's aroma will transport your senses to the backyard. Bound by hand using a secret interlocking stitch, all materials are naturally assembled without glue, allowing the book to lay perfectly flat for reading. Through this book, the author hopes to share the inspiration gained from observation: Sometimes, we find ourselves trapped within self-imposed limitations, unable to break free. It's like being inside a seemingly transparent glass house. Pausing to reflect and observe can reveal the path to flying out of the cage. Backyard Observation Journal Fly Out of the Cage Author | Passerby X Editor | Passerby X Designer | Passerby X Binding | Lai Ben Ce Zi Studio Printer | Heng Yan Culture & Creative Design Co., Ltd. Publisher | Chiu Ying Hua Publication | Lai Ben Ce Zi Studio First Edition, First Printing | September 2024 Pages | 64 pages Dimensions | A5 (14.8 x 21 cm) Price | NT$ 1980 ISBN | 978-626-99069-0-1