The Search for the Giant Squid

By - Ellis, Richard, 1938-

Floor - Floor 2

Published - Penguin Books, New York, N.Y., 1999

ISBN 10 - 0140286764

ISBN 13 - 9780140286762

Book Status - 1 Qnty Available with us.

Subject - Giant squids

Shelf No - 5

Call Number - 594.58 ELL

Physical Description - ix, 322 pages : illustrations, table ; 22 cm

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The most mysterious and elusive of all sea creatures, the giant squid--at least sixty feet long and weighing nearly a ton--is also one of the largest. Yet for all its magnificent size and threatening undersea presence, Architeuthis has remained a mystery. Until now. In this marvelous and beautifully illustrated book, marine biologist, explorer, and artist Richard Ellis presents all that is known about the giant squid. Delving into myth, literature, popular culture, and science, he brings readers face to face with this remarkable creature. He also provides a thorough, compelling study of what is known and what is still to be discovered about this exotic animal that has never been studied alive. Interweaving his engrossing narrative with a wealth of fascinating illustrations and photographs, Ellis gives us the first comprehensive history of the only living creature that can truly be called a "sea monster."

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