Insects are among the most widespread living creatures, but their numbers have declined alarmingly in recent decades. This study features vivid large-scale photographs, with commentary, of 40 endangered or extinct species from the collections of the American Museum of Natural History. They include the migratory monarch butterfly, the huge, glossy Christmas beetle, the giant Patagonian bumblebee, the stygian shadow dragonfly, and the recently rediscovered Lord Howe Island stick insect.
Extraordinary images by master macro photographer Levon Biss capture a vanishing world of insects from the collections of the American Museum of Natural History in New YorkInsects are at once our most familiar fellow animals and the most mysterious. They appear to be indestructible, but globally, insect species are quietly disappearing in the sixth mass extinction that life on Earth is undergoing today. This joint project of photographer Levon Biss and the American Museum of Natural History contains indelible images of 40 extinct or endangered species in the museum's collection, selected from its vast holdings by a team of scientists. They range from imperiled old friends like the monarch butterfly and the nine-spotted ladybug to the remote Lord Howe Island stick insect of Australia, thought to be extinct for most of the 20th century until a tiny population was discovered and bred in captivity in 2001. All were sent to Biss's studio, where he created commanding portraits that can be enlarged 30 times lifesize to reveal vivid full-page details of form and color-a world invisible to our naked eyes. The result is a book that insists on the momentous significance of these small, mostly unknown creatures.
Independent bookseller Established in 1987, we’ve been sharing reading recommendations for decades.
Books you won’t find elsewhere Discover new authors among our frequently changing bookshelves, along with almost-forgotten gems and a wealth of unusual titles you won’t find elsewhere.
Eco-friendly packaging Orders are carefully packed in recyclable cardboard boxes, eco-friendly bubble wrap and solvent-free labels, paper and tape.
Condition and price All our books are new, unused and unread, and they’re all up to 75% off RRP.
FREE monthly catalogue Featuring over 400 handpicked titles, our unique catalogue is carefully curated and includes new and unusual titles, special features and exclusive collections.
Email newsletters Our tailored newsletters are written by our booksellers, and we always highlight the books that we have talked about most in the Postscript office.
Footnotes blog Some books spark ideas and conversations that our catalogue can’t contain – our Footnotes blog offers a deeper dive into a wealth of topics to inspire further reading.
Aftercare We are all serious book people and we understand the value of reading. This is why we package our books so carefully and employ a helpful in-house customer services team to promptly resolve any queries you may have.
Delivery information - FREE UK delivery on orders over £25
UK
Free UK standard delivery on all online orders over £25
Flat rate for all standard delivery orders: £3.00 (3-5 working days)
Flat rate for Next Day orders (orders must be placed before 1pm, Monday–Friday): £4.50
Flat rate for all Royal Mail Tracked48 orders: £5.50 (2-4 working days)
Standard delivery: 3-5 working days (Highlands and Islands 5-7 working days)
Next day delivery: Available all UK excluding Highlands and Islands
Collect your order from a local shop – prices and delivery times as above
Overseas
All orders: delivery costs for orders outside the UK are based on country of destination and product weight.
You can view your overseas delivery cost using the Summary section within the Basket.
For more information on delivery/overseas orders please refer to our Delivery Information.
product
https://www.psbooks.co.uk/extinct-endangered541065Extinct and Endangeredhttps://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/541065_media-0.jpg9.9915.99GBPInStock/Non-Fiction/Categories/Photography/Non-Fiction/Categories/Science & Nature/Nature & The Natural World/Flora & Fauna/Non-Fiction/Categories/Science & Nature/Nature & The Natural World/Non-Fiction/Categories/Science & Nature/Sale/Sale/Non-Fiction SaleInsects are among the most widespread living creatures, but their numbers have declined alarmingly in recent decades. This study features vivid large-scale photographs, with commentary, of 40 endangered or extinct species from the collections of the American Museum of Natural History. They include the migratory monarch butterfly, the huge, glossy Christmas beetle, the giant Patagonian bumblebee, the stygian shadow dragonfly, and the recently rediscovered Lord Howe Island stick insect.Hardback00https://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/541065_media-1.jpghttps://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/541065a.jpghttps://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/541065b.jpghttps://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/541065c.jpghttps://www.psbooks.co.uk/media/catalog/product/5/4/541065_media-2.jpgadd-to-cartrrp_info:£35.00productId:169554bic_code:AGN, AJC, WNCNAGN, AJC, WNCN£35.00Fore. David A Grimaldi, Photo. Levon BissGeneral307x263mmAbramsNoHardback
