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This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked, brown cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Conference of the Birds by Peter Sís is a beautifully illustrated adaptation of the 12th-century Persian poem by Farid ud-Din Attar. Published in 2011, the book reimagines this classic Sufi tale with stunning artwork and minimal yet profound text. The story follows a gathering of birds, led by the wise hoopoe, who embark on a perilous journey to find their true king, the Simorgh. Along the way, they must cross seven valleys, each representing a spiritual challenge, quest, love, understanding, detachment, unity, amazement, and death. Many birds lose faith or fall behind, but those who endure reach their destination only to discover a profound truth: the divine is within them all along. Peter Sís, known for his intricate and symbolic art, fills the book with delicate, dreamlike illustrations that evoke Persian miniatures and mystical landscapes. His use of detailed patterns, hidden imagery, and layered compositions deepens the book’s meaning, making it visually mesmerizing. A visual masterpiece, making it a collector’s item for fans of illustrated books.