The Art of Shelling : A Complete Guide to Finding Shells and Other Beach Collectibles at Shelling Locations from Florida to Maine [Paperback]

Chuck Robinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2000

The Art of Shelling is a shell hunting guidebook. It is interesting reading for everyone who loves seashells and the seashore environment. The book explains what shells are and details specifically where and how to find them. The information is presented in an enjoyable and easy-to-read format. After learning about each location, you will feel as though you had actually been there. This completely revised second edition is the authors way of sharing what they have learned during more than fifteen years of intensive seashore travel, beach exploration, and mollusk study.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A well organized, informative, and concise sourcebook for the recreational shell collector." -- Jose H. Leal, Ph.D.,Director, The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, Sanibel Island, Florida

"This fun book not only informs the reader about shells...it helps to elevate their understanding of the seashore environment." -- Jan Larson, Resource Management Program Associate, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, NJ

"We use this book on beach walks. It works. Highly recommended for beginner and veteran as a shell guide and seashore natural history." -- Derickson W. Bennett, Executive Director, American Littoral Society

About the Author

Chuck and Debbie Robinson have been interested in seashells and the seashore since childhood. They both grew up on the New Jersey shore and together they have been combing beaches since 1984. The Robinsons have searched for seashells on United States East Coast beaches from Florida to Maine. They have also been shelling in Canada, the Bahamas, Bermuda, St.Martin, Hawaii, and in the United States Virgin Islands at St.Thomas and St.John.

The Robinsons began there writing careers with the first edition of The Art of Shelling published in 1995. Their children's book Treasure For Our Sand Castle was published in 1997. Chuck and Debbie have both titles in slide format. They lecture extensively, presenting to schools, libraries, reading conferences, community organizations, and nature groups.

Chuck is a free lance newspaper photographer. He is also producing and marketing his seashore photography.

Debbie has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Master of Science Degree in Education. She is the Director of Business Education and Training at Ocean County College, Toms River, New Jersey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Old Squan Village Pub; 2nd edition (August 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964726785
• ISBN-13: 978-0964726789
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,273,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #55 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > Seashells

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly written and organized, February 15, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Shelling : A Complete Guide to Finding Shells and Other Beach Collectibles at Shelling Locations from Florida to Maine (Paperback)

Now in an expanded second edition, Chuck and Debbie Robinson's The Art Of Shelling continues to be the definitive guide to finding shells and other beach collectibles at shelling locations ranging the American coastline from Maine to Florida. This compendium of information about the seashore and seashells has expanded to include new shelling locations, information on additional seashells and sea creatures, more illustrations, and an enhanced travel reference section. Superbly written and organized for the non-specialist general reader, The Art Of Shelling is a perfect guide for the hobbyist and collector, as well as the simple vacationer seeking unique mementos of their seaside visits.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where in the World are all the Sea Shells?, April 6, 2002

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David Bartlett (Cumberland, Rhode Island United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Shelling : A Complete Guide to Finding Shells and Other Beach Collectibles at Shelling Locations from Florida to Maine (Paperback)

This book will help anybody on the Eastern Seaboard find shelling spots from Maine to Florida. It is especially helpful with local customs and laws.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A shell hunters guidebook --- Maine to Florida, November 9, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Art of Shelling: A Complete Guide to Finding Shells and Other Beach Collectibles at Shelling Locations from Maine to Florida (Paperback)

The Art of Shelling is loaded with interesting facts about shells and other beach collectibles. It provides detailed information on how and where to find shells at twenty-six locations in six East Coast states. I truly found this to be a great companion on my vacations at the beaches mentioned...as I found shells right where the book said I would!