Seashells: Jewels from the Ocean

From being used as currency and jewelry to tools and communication devices, seashells have captured humankind’s imagination since time began. Everyone fro...m the ancient Greeks to Southwestern artist Georgia O’Keefe has been inspired by the magnificent spirals these of these shells in their oceanic galleries. In Seashells: Jewels from the Ocean, wetland biologist and photographer Budd Titlow showcases all the intricate beauty of these natural masterpieces and sheds light on the mollusks that inhabit and create these natural wonders. With close-up photography highlighting the curves, colors, and patterns of stunning seashells, Titlow profiles the many different shell types including univalves, bivalves, cephalopods, chitons, and tusk shells. He also details the morphology, natural habitat, diet, and behavior of the mollusks that form seashells, and chronicles how seashells have been closely tied with human culture for centuries. As informative as it is visually arresting, this book will appeal to amateur and expert, collector and casual beachcomber. In addition, it offers a guide to the best seashell hunting beaches in North America, where some of the most exquisite shells on earth can be found.Detailed info »« Brief info