- Hardcover: 655 pages
- Publisher: University of Chicago Press; 1 edition (30 Jun 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0226315770
- ISBN-13: 978-0226315775
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 19 x 4.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,573,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
a good guide
17 Aug 2010
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I first read about this book in the New York Times. It had good reviews and from the Times recommendation, I bought it. It is not the best of books for shell identification. Abbott's "Compendium of Seashells", is so far the best for identification. As a collector, naming the shells that you see or have is a great pleasure.
This book still lacks the comprehensiveness of Abbott's, but it is fair enough. Compared to most other books, which are just art photographs, this one combines beautiful photography with enough entries to place your specimen.
One wishes that there are more entries, but it is heavy enough. For the more advanced collector, it is sufficient.
A point in its favor, that Abbott's doesn't have, is its "actual size" posting.
For the professional collector, one has to go to regional books of shells of the regions. Alan Hinton's books of shells of the Australian and Papua New Guinea, and Fely Leobrera's "Shells of the Philippines", are very good in connecting one's knowledge about very common and rare shells. And for those who are starting, "Fields Guide to Shells" is the best.
This book still lacks the comprehensiveness of Abbott's, but it is fair enough. Compared to most other books, which are just art photographs, this one combines beautiful photography with enough entries to place your specimen.
One wishes that there are more entries, but it is heavy enough. For the more advanced collector, it is sufficient.
A point in its favor, that Abbott's doesn't have, is its "actual size" posting.
For the professional collector, one has to go to regional books of shells of the regions. Alan Hinton's books of shells of the Australian and Papua New Guinea, and Fely Leobrera's "Shells of the Philippines", are very good in connecting one's knowledge about very common and rare shells. And for those who are starting, "Fields Guide to Shells" is the best.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Genius resource for all artists
15 Aug 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a jewelry designer I found this book to be a rich, luxurious compendium of mind boggling and inspiring images, countless variations of one main subject!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Excellent resource
10 Jan 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Very thorough, great photographs, plenty of science. And it's a cross between a coffee table book and a reference source; easy to leave it out so you're more likely to use/browse it.
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