The Search for the Giant Squid

by RichardEllis (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $13.30

  An authoritative look at the deep sea''s most elusive and terrifying creature, this book interweaves the expertise of Richard Ellis with revealing illustrations and photographs which seperates fact from fiction. '

• New

  Paperback
  1999

  $23.57

  The most mysterious and elusive of all sea creatures, the giant squid--at least sixty feet long and weighing nearly a ton--is also one of the largest. Yet for all its magnificent size and threatening undersea presence, Architeuthis has remained a mystery. Until now. In this marvelous and beautifully illustrated book, marine biologist, explorer, and artist Richard Ellis presents all that is known about the giant squid. Delving into myth, literature, popular culture, and science, he brings readers face to face with this remarkable creature. He also provides a thorough, compelling study of what is known and what is still to be discovered about this exotic animal that has never been studied alive. Interweaving his engrossing narrative with a wealth of fascinating illustrations and photographs, Ellis gives us the first comprehensive history of the only living creature that can truly be called a sea monster.