Oblong quarto hardcover, unread, fresh crisp pages, covers unworn save for shallow dents in small area on back, else would be fine but rated NFINE in NFINE DJ. Unread copy. Illustrated throughout; 4to 11" - 13" tall.

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Title: Ichthyo: the Architecture of Fish: X-Rays from the Smithsonian Institution
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0811861929
ISBN 13: 9780811861922
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition :.
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Originally created to preserve a record of scientific samples, the black and white X-rays of fish at the Smithsonian Institution have emerged as astonishing works of art in their own right. This stunning compendium of imagescomparable to fine and delicate engravingsis drawn from the National Museum of Natural History, which holds the world's largest collection of ichthyological specimens (and which, upon the reopening of its Ocean Hall in Summer of 2008, will put these X-rays on permanent display). As mesmerizingly beautiful as they are amazingly detailed, these images reveal thehidden wonders of the creatures of the deep.

About the Author

Jean-Michel Cousteau is an environmentalist and explorer.

Dr. Daniel Pauly is a noted ichthyologist.

Dr. Lynne R. Parenti curates at the Smithsonian.

Deborah Klochko is director of the Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego.

Stephanie Comer is a photo researcher.

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