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The Wonder Cabinet of Fabulous Insects: Secrets of the World's Rarest and Strangest Insects - Hardcover

Richard, Denis; Maquart, Pierre-Olivier

 
9781419779763: The Wonder Cabinet of Fabulous Insects: Secrets of the World's Rarest and Strangest Insects
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1419779761 ISBN 13: 9781419779763
Verlag: Abrams & Chronicle Books, 2025

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A fanciful collection featuring gorgeous detailed imagery of the world’s most fabulous insects

Discover the Titan of the Amazon, the “antosaur,” fabulous butterflies with birdlike wings, and even more of the world’s most unbelievable insects in this collectible volume.

Richly illustrated and written by eminent entomologists, this work unveils 50 insects (from among the million hopefuls) that illustrate the beauty and strangeness of this universe, their world so close and yet so mysterious.

What is this beetle that symbolized the sun for the Egyptians? Who is the Maoris’ “god of ugly things”? How did Darwin predict the existence of a butterfly without ever having seen one? The diversity and sheer global number of insects influences the balance of terrestrial natural environments.

They evoke both our fear and fascination. Some were worshipped, others inspire technical uses, and often, their appeal inspires artists or poets. That’s why this book also explores how insects have inspired artwork and scientific innovation throughout history.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Denis Richard is a scientific journalist who has published numerous books and articles dedicated to insects and nature. Entomologist at l’Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, Pierre-Olivier Maquart contributes to various entomological publications. He collaborates with Denis Richard for several different publishers.

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A fanciful collection featuring gorgeous detailed imagery of the world's most fabulous insects.

Discover the Titan of the Amazon, the "antosaur," fabulous butterflies with birdlike wings, and even more of the world's most unbelievable insects in this collectible volume.

Richly illustrated and written by eminent entomologists, this work unveils 50 insects (from among the million hopefuls) that illustrate the beauty and strangeness of this universe, their world so close and yet so mysterious.

What is this beetle that symbolized the sun for the Egyptians? Who is the Maoris' "god of ugly things"? How did Darwin predict the existence of a butterfly without ever having seen one? The diversity and sheer global number of insects influences the balance of terrestrial natural environments.

They evoke both our fear and fascination. Some were worshipped, others inspire technical uses, and often, their appeal inspires artists or poets. That's why this book also explores how insects have inspired artwork and scientific innovation throughout history.

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Verlag
Abrams & Chronicle Books
Erscheinungsdatum
2025
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1419779761
ISBN 13 
9781419779763
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
240
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