From sea squirts to slugs to swallowtails the third, fabulous, and gorgeously illustrated book in Richard Mabey's series, a companion volume to Flora Britannica and Birds Britannica
A comprehensive look at invertebrates that proves it’s the little things that count, this essential and accessible work on bugs is not a biological guide but a richly illustrated cultural one, seen through the eyes of writers, musicians, artists, and naturalists from the great Tudor naturalist Thomas Muffet, father of Little Miss Muffet, to Irvine Welsh’s talking tapeworm in Filth as well as contributions by ordinary men and women who are fascinated by creepy crawlies of all kinds. Structured along a roughly evolving path, the book ranges from simple cell life-forms to spiders, butterflies, and bees, and then back into the water to meet mollusks and "almost-fish." In addition to the fascinating habits of the bug world, the eccentric behavior of the bug obsessives themselves is also included. But of course, the true heroes of the book are the bugs themselves the nimble-dicks, clock ladies, and coffin-cutters. From the Boring Sponge to the Mermaid’s Glove to the Penis Worm, this rich compendium of bugs is a must not only for naturalists but also for anyone who cares about the crawling and buzzing swarms at their feet.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Random House UK, 2010. In original publisher's shrinkwrap. Hardcover. New/New. Seller Inventory # 010466
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Stunning book, and this is an unread STILL SEALED copy. Hardback, dust jacketed, new and sealed. Language: eng Language: eng. Seller Inventory # ABE-17669639467
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Stunning book, and this is an unread STILL SEALED copy. Hardback, dust jacketed, new and sealed. Language: eng Language: eng. Seller Inventory # ABE-17671525895
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. xii+500pp., Pictorial full colour photographic dustjacket with col. portaits inside rear flaps- covered in removable protective clear plastic, green papered boards with gilt text to spine, cream endpapers, col. illust. title pages, intro. by Peter Marren, note on text, col. & b/w plts. & illust. & text, full page col. photographs, scientific names, ref. & source notes, ack., index. From sea squirts to slugs to Swallowtails, Bugs Britannica is the third beautifully illustrated book in Richard Mabey's landmark series. Bugs Britannica is not a biological guide but a richly illustrated cultural one, where British bugs are seen through the eyes of writers, musicians, artists, photographers and naturalist. Size: Large Quarto. Book. Seller Inventory # 002591
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 512 pages. 11.34x8.82x1.46 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __070118180X
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. From sea squirts to slugs to swallowtails, the third, fabulous and gorgeously illustrated book in Richard Mabey's series, a companion volume to the bestselling classics Flora Britannica and Birds Britannica.As with Flora and Birds, Bugs is not a biological guide but a richly-illustrated cultural one, seen through the eyes of writers, musicians, artists and naturalists - from the great Tudor naturalist, Thomas Muffet (father of Little Miss Muffet) to Irvine Welsh's talking tapeworm in Filth - as well as contributions by ordinary men and women who are fascinated by creepy-crawlies of all kinds.The book is structured along a roughly evolving path, from simple cell life-forms - amoeba, worms, crustaceans (proof, say the authors, of 'just how far you can go on very little') - to bugs we all might recognise - spiders, butterflies, bees - and back into the water to meet molluscs and 'almost-fish'. The book works so triumphantly because author Peter Marren has examined bugs in the dusty corners of our houses and gardens as well as traversing mountains, lakes and fields. In addition to the fascinating habits of the bug world, he also includes the eccentric behaviour of the bug obsessives themselves.But of course, the true heroes of the book are the bugs themselves- the nimble-dicks, clock ladies and coffin-cutters. From the Boring Sponge (its official name!) to the Mermaid's Glove and Penis Worm, via the glamourous Dark Crimson Underwing and Ruby-Tailed Wasp - this rich compendium of bugs is a must not only for naturalists but for anyone who cares about the crawling, buzzing swarms at our feet. Discussing the fascinating habits of the bug world, this title includes the eccentric behaviour of the bug obsessives themselves. It is suitable for naturalists and those who cares about the crawling, buzzing swarms at our feet. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780701181802
Book Description Condition: New. 2010. 1St Edition. Hardcover. Discussing the fascinating habits of the bug world, this title includes the eccentric behaviour of the bug obsessives themselves. It is suitable for naturalists and those who cares about the crawling, buzzing swarms at our feet. Series Editor(s): Mabey, Richard. Series: Britannica. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 230 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2298. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780701181802
Book Description Condition: New. 2010. 1St Edition. Hardcover. Discussing the fascinating habits of the bug world, this title includes the eccentric behaviour of the bug obsessives themselves. It is suitable for naturalists and those who cares about the crawling, buzzing swarms at our feet. Series Editor(s): Mabey, Richard. Series: Britannica. Num Pages: 512 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 230 x 34. Weight in Grams: 2298. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780701181802