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Multitude of strangely beautiful natural forms: Radiolaria, Foraminifera, Ciliata, diatoms, calcareous sponges, Siphonophora, star corals, starfishes, Protozoa, flagellates, brown seaweed, jellyfishes, sea-lilies, moss animals, sea-urchins, glass sponges, leptomedusae, horny corals, trunkfishes, true sea slugs, anthomedusae horseshoe crabs, sea-cucumbers, octopuses, bats, orchids, sea wasps, seahorse, a dragonfish, a frogfish, much more. All images black-and-white.

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Paperback: 100 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications; Revised edition (June 1, 1974)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486229874
ISBN-13: 978-0486229874
Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.2 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,582 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Look for the edition published by Prestel as well!, March 19, 2006

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Anyone who 'knows' Dover books, will probably agree that they offer good quality for very reasonable prices. There is nothing 'wrong' with this book, except that all the plates are in black and white, and there is no information on Haeckel and his times. Prestel has also published this book of plates, with a highly informative article on Haeckel, his influences, and those influenced by him included, AND with many of the plates 'in color' (that is, often one color in different -subtle - hues, or a color scheme based on two colors). Unless you are a strictly 'black and white' person, I would advise you to look for the Prestel book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Science can be art and art can be science, July 25, 2000

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Many patterns in nature are often overlooked. Haeckel captures the natural beauty of living creatures, presenting them in such a way as to spotlight their delicate forms. This black and white rendition of Haeckel's artwork is very impressive, adding a quality perhaps more pleasing to the modern eye than the color originals. Although no written text accompanies the plates, one still understands what the artist is conveying. Haeckel's grouping of the organisms in a very detailed, scientific manner is at the same time aesthetically pleasing to both scientists and nonscientists.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This Book, July 10, 2004

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I purchased this book as a reference book for my personal library and found that my children also love it. The illustrations are stunning and helpful on both an artistic and scientific level.

I highly reccomend this book for artists and for anyone interested in nature (including children). My 10 year old lovers to try to draw the images and identify them.

This book is not for someone looking for photographic images.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars ALL BLACK & WHITE - what an abomination!!!
Buyer Beware! Even though the cover is in color (deceptively so in my opinion), all of the images in this book are in black & white! Read more

Published 10 days ago by John C. Phillips

5.0 out of 5 stars Second copy purchased!
This book is a must have for any artist. This is the second copy I have purchased, as a gift for a very talented father in law. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Tanya M. Peters

5.0 out of 5 stars terrific reference book
I have to say that out of all the books I own,this one is my favorite.If you are an artist,in any media,and have a love for the beauty in geometry in natural forms,this book is a... Read more

Published 13 months ago by Lorie Schinko

3.0 out of 5 stars I was dissapointed
Though the images are stunning...I thought some would be in color. Not full color...but a monotone or duotone...not just black and white. Read more

Published 14 months ago by L. Downey

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the cost
Depending on what you are purchasing this book for...my interest was for fiber art work which it fits the bill totally. The drawings from Mr. Haeckel are superb. Read more

Published on June 27, 2007 by Roberta L. Payne

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun book, but better version with CD available
I recommend a different version of this book, also sold on Amazon - link below. I am not sure if it contains the same set of illustrations, but many of the illos are in color, and... Read more

Published on April 23, 2007 by Tabitha Rasa

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME GEOMETRIC FORMS
great book to just stare at. the amazing part is that it's real.

Published on January 19, 2007 by KelleyGreen.ORG

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with beautiful illustrations!!
I was looking for a great illustrated coffee table book and I found it right here! All the pictures are black-and-white and beautiful!

Published on May 5, 2006 by M. Gleber

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