Owl by William Service

Owl by William Service

In this delightfully quirky true tale, William J. Service recounts the adventures of adopting a saw-whet owl and raising it within his bustling family home. Part naturalist memoir, part family comedy, Owl is a heartwarming and hilarious look at human-animal companionship, told with dry wit and an eye for the absurdities of both species.

This is a rare first edition review copy, complete with the original publisher’s slip from Borzoi Books (Knopf), dated October 31, 1969. A charming find for collectors of vintage nature writing, humorous memoirs, and unique animal stories.

About the Author: William Service was a writer, naturalist, and accidental owl dad. Best known for Owl, the true and wildly funny tale of raising a pint-sized predator in his family home, Service had a knack for turning everyday chaos into charming storytelling. With a dry wit and a soft spot for feathered misfits, he brought the world of nature a little closer to home.

–1969 First Edition Review Copy

-Used

-Hardcover