WBCA Book Club: “The Feather Thief”
Jan 08, 2025 6:00PM—7:00PM
Categories Artist Development & Wellness, Front Page, Language & Writing
Topics Amber Guetebier
Instructor: Amber Guetebier
Read the strange and true story of Edwin Rist, a skilled fly-tier who, motivated by his obsession with fly-tying, stole hundreds of rare bird feathers from the Natural History Museum. This thrilling tale blends true crime with history, exploring themes of obsession, greed, and the ethics of collecting endangered species.
Read the book in your own time, then join teaching artist Amber Guetebier for an evening book discussion.
“The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century” by Kirk Wallace Johnson
Wednesday, Jan 8, 6:00-7:00 PM
ID: WE32
Free with registration ($20 suggested tuition)
Adults 16+