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Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 141 (1) pp, author's note, 9 chapters + epilogue. "The Crustacean Codex. Being a True Chronicle and Complete Historie of the Universe Through the Present Yeare of Our Lore," Pliny Plankronius, Auctore. An exotic tale of adventure which can be read on many different levels. Two shrimps, inspired by a strange poem etched ona shell, embark on an epic journey by hitching a ride on evaoprating dew to the center of the universe. In the course of their peregrinations, music as a fundamental energy is woven together with elements of physics, exploration, cartography, and history. Original shrinkwrap removed for cataloguing. Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Black cloth. Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 003104
A most exotic tale of adventure that can be read on many different levels. It is a strangely beautiful story of two shrimps, inspired by a poem etched on a shell, who embark on an epic journey by hitching a ride on evaporating dew. The journey takes them to the very center of the universe. On this journey, they encounter strange creatures, ask profound questions and get cryptic answers to questions of cosmic importance.
About the Author: Thomas Suarez is a concert violinist and also an international authority on rare maps. He has written Shedding the Veil a book on the very early mapping of America.
Title: The Crustacean Codex
Publisher: Terra Nova Press, Norwich, VT
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: As New
Edition: First Edition.
Book Type: Book
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