The event was curated by the author, richard ellis. All written in easily understandable laymans terms. If you have an interest in nature, or, in sharks, try this book. A research associate at the american museum of natural history in new york and a contributor to many magazines, ellis is also a celebrated artist. Product information magnificently illustrated and written by the countrys foremost painter of marine natural history and subjects, the book of sharks is a comprehensive study of the 200 species that populate the oceans of the world. A complete illustrated natural history of the sharks of the world. The biology of sharks and rays is a comprehensive resource. Richard ellis is one of americas leading marine conservationists, and is generally recognized as the foremost painter of marine natural history subjects in the world. Interesting book which reveals how attitudes and knowledge about sharks have changed over recent times. His nine books include the search for the giant squid a publishers weekly 1998 best book of the year, great white shark, encyclopedia of the sea, men and whales, monsters of the sea, deep atlantic the. Life, death, and exploration in the abyss and big fish. Add to cart buy now the book of sharks by richard ellis. Lavishly illustrated, this book is the first complete, definitive accout for general readers of everything that is known about the great white shark, the most feared creature in the worlds oceans. The book includes the first early encounters with sailors and artists first attempts at visualizing sharks, the rise of shark photography and filmmaking, the rise of shark hunters, the world pre and post jaws, and the attempts of science to finally break through the centuries old myths.
The book is a riveting history of how sharks have been seen and portrayed, not only in art, but by our society. This book can serve as a great endtable book with itslargepage 12. The color plates in this book are absolutely outstanding. The book has excellent illustrations, paintings, and photographs, and biographies of several prominent shark researchers, conservationists, and sharkhunters. It belongs on the bookshelf and in the backpack of everyone interested in life in the sea, on the outside chance that you might be lucky. The book of sharks by richard ellis paperback 198902. Best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards subscribe and save coupons sell books best sellers new releases childrens books textbooks australian authors kindle books audiobooks. His nine books include the search for the giant squid a publishers weekly 1998 best book of the year, great white shark, encyclopedia of the sea, men and whales, monsters of the sea, deep atlantic the book of whales, and imagining atlantis. Get it by fri, jul 31 mon, aug 3 from mishawaka, indiana good condition. In this book richard ellis sets about chronicling and debunking the myths of sharks throughout history. A research associate at the american museum of natural history in new york, he is also the author of sixteen books, including imagining atlantis, the search for the giant squid, great white shark, men and whales, deep atlantic, and singing whales and flying squid.
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Both richard ellis and john mccosker are clearly sympathetic to sharks, and they do not sensationalize their subject. The book of sharks by richard ellis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His paintings of whales have appeared in audubon, national wildlife, australian geographic, the encyclopedia britannica, and numerous other national and international publications. Richard ellis is a celebrated authority on marine biology and americas foremost marine life artist whose work has been exhibited worldwide. Books by richard ellis author of the search for the giant. Apr 25, 2018 richard ellis is a genius in depicting the shark, and, its surrounding environment. Find the book of sharks 0448124572 by ellis, richard. Today, museums and aquariums endeavor to rehabilitate the sharks image, and environmentalists and animal rights activists struggle to slow relentless overfishing. Richard ellis author of the book of sharks a valuable reference guide to the greatest marine predator, and a significant addition to the great white shark literature. The book of sharks by ellis, richard, 1938publication date 1989 topics sharks, peixes publisher new york. Ellis argues that jaws, the popular 1975 film that misrepresented sharks in almost every detail, has damaged our perception of sharks. Richard ellis gives a thorough history of humanitys relationship with sharks. I purchased the hardback version of this book in 1975, and, i consider it to be one of my prized possessions. He is a research associate in the american museum of natural historys division of paleontology, special adviser to the american cetacean society, and a member of the explorers club.
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His published books include, the book of sharks, the book of whales, dolphins and porpoises, men and whales, great white shark, physty. The author of the book of sharks, imagining atlantis, and encyclopedia of the sea turns his gaze to the tunaone of the biggest, fastest, and most highly evolved. Richard ellis is one of americas most celebrated marine artists and writers. The book of sharks 9780679722106 by richard ellis and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Published by harcourt trade publishers 1984 isbn 10. Richard ellis is the author of 15 books, including the book of whales, monsters of the sea, book of sharks, imagining atlantis, the search for the giant squid, aquagenesis, and the empty ocean. His nine books include the search for the giant squid a publishers weekly 1998 best book of the year, great white shark, encyclopedia of the sea, men and. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A visual history was written to accompany the exhibition of sharks in art presented at the museum of art in fort lauderdale, florida, during the summer of 2012. Lavishly illustrated, this book is the first complete, definitive accout for general readers of everything that is known about the great white shark, the most feared. Jul 21, 2015 buy the book of sharks on free shipping on qualified orders. Thus richard ellis sets about chronicling and debunking the myths of sharks throughout. Richard ellis author, illustrator visit amazons richard ellis page.
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