This multifaceted anthology follows the traces of the Mexican amphibian axolotl. The many texts and images selected show the works of authors such as Bernardino de Sahagún, Aldous Huxley, Octavio Paz, Julio Cortázar, Diego Rivera, and Ulf Rollof, on this fascinating animal, and bring together approaches from science, mythology, literature, art, and pop culture. A joint publication with the Mexican Ministry of Environment, this volume is intended to encourage the protection, restoration and preservation of the ecosystems that are this creatures home.
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