An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles
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Book Overview
An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles is an authoritative reference in a breathtakingly beautiful volume, one that will leave every reader with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and--yes--fondness... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0805037519
ISBN13:9780805037517
Release Date:December 1996
Publisher:Henry Holt & Company
Length:208 Pages
Weight:2.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 9.2" x 11.2"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
The book's new website
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
The website for this book and the general topic is: http://www.fond4beetles.com
Jaw-dropping beauty
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is one of the most gorgeous books I own. I look at these pictures, and I think that human beings could not dream up jewelry that touches the beauty of these creatures. It is utterly unbelievable! Every time I page through this book my jaw is open in disbelief. They are so breathtaking they almost bring tears to my eyes. Okay. Confession time. They HAVE brought tears to my eyes.
This book is stunning!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Not only does this book have absolutely gorgeous photographs of many species of beatles, the factual content of the book is also very good. Not dumbed down, yet not inaccesible by the general public. Overall Excellent!
By far one of the best books I have read about insects
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I have read large numbers of insect books, and this is my absolute favorite. Cover to cover, it is an interesting and informative book. The photography is simply stunning and amazing, and the text is easy to read and well planned to cater to the well informed entomologist and amateur alike. It describes all aspects of beetle lives, with special emphasis on how many beetles there are in the world and how they effect human cultures in ways we rarely notice. Anyone who has any interest in beetles, insects in general, or excellent photography should get ahold of a copy of this book. I assure you that you won't regret it!
Fascinating natural history and wonderful photographs.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
If a single example of every living species, plant and animal, were lined up, every fifth organism would be a beetle! This amazingly beautiful book combines fascinating natural history about the most common form of life on earth with spectacular photographs. Brings the appreciation of beetles closer to the way many of us already feel about birds, butterflies and wildflowers. Look closely--beauty lies beneath our feet. This is a coffee table art book simply in a class by itself. It is rich in content as well as beauty
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