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The Wonder Cabinet of Fabulous Insects
Secrets of the World’s Rarest and Strangest Insects
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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,...
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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, The Wonder Cabinet of Fabulous Insects 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 symbolised 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 influence 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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781419779763
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 June 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Abrams
Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 240
About the Author
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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