Kjell B. Sandved
| Kjell Bloch Sandved | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 20, 1922 in Strandebarm |
| Died | December 20, 2015 (aged 93) Washington, DC |
| Occupation | Author, lecturer and nature photographer |
| Employer | National Museum of Natural History for the Smithsonian Institution |
| Known for | Butterfly Alphabet |
| Website | http://www.butterflyalphabet.com/ |
Kjell Bloch Sandved (October 20, 1922 – December 20, 2015) was a Norwegian born publisher,author, lecturer and nature photographer, most known for his Butterfly Alphabet which contains pictures of Butterfly Wings resembling all the 26 letters in the latin alphabet and the arabic numerals 0 to 9.
In 1960 he emigrated from Norway to United States, and from then he worked in National Museum of Natural History for the Smithsonian Institution as an author and lecturer.
Sandved's book The world of music is described by The Independent's Robert Fisk as "... a weighty heart attack of a book", and his book Leaves: The Formation, Characteristics, and Uses of Hundreds of Leaves Found in All Parts of the World is described by Tibor Fuchs as "Stunning photos and informative text about all kinds of leaves, including many that houseplant lovers have in their homes." In the City Room blog at New York Times written by the staff.
Kjell B. Sandved has published two encyclopedias and co-edited nine books.
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