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Shells : Treasures of the Sea by Leonard Hill (2000, Hardcover)

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PublisherRizzoli International Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-100883634767

ISBN-139780883634769

eBay Product ID (ePID)1731796

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Edition2

Book TitleShells : Treasures of the Sea

TopicSeashells, Life Sciences / Zoology / Invertebrates

Publication Year2000

LanguageEnglish

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Science

AuthorLeonard Hill

FormatHardcover

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Item Weight20 oz

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SynopsisNature has created an almost infinite variety of life in the sea, and seashells are the prize of this vast environment. Shells reveals the striking patterns and forms that make shells a work of art in their own right, from the extraordinary architectural detail of the chambered nautilus to the varied hues of the senatorial scallop.Moreover, shells have had a significant influence on many facets of society. Through lively and informative text and striking photographs presented in an oversized format, Shells depicts Iroquois money belts made from the shell of the quahog; a cowrie headdress used by a Mali witch doctor; and the scallop shell motif in art and architecture. Also featured are rare photographs of the fascinating creatures that live within shells; current data on collecting practices and trends; and a discussion of environmental issues around collection and conservation., From the extraordinary architectural detail of the chambered nautilus to the varied hues of the senatorial scallop, Shells: Treasures of the Sea features approximately 300 color photographs of shells from all over the globe in all of their striking diversity. However, more than just the fancy of beachcombers and collectors, shells have been appreciated and valued for centuries by many societies. Shells: Treasures of the Sea traces the history of shells in fine art and native crafts, commerce and trade, adornment and worship through detailed and informative text and fascinating photographs. The science of shells has fascinated man since the early seventeenth century, and shells continue to rank high among today's collectibles. Shells: Treasures of the Sea includes information on early shell enthusiasts and the succession of collectors' "favorites" that have been prized and sought by serious collectors over the years. The book also features rare photographs, many published here for the first time, of the curious animals that create these elaborate shell homes. Information on the evolutionary history and classification of shells, as well as current data on collecting practices and conservation completes this splendid volume.