Seba by Irmgard Musch

Seba by Irmgard Musch

Albertus Sebas catalog of natural specimens is not only one of the 18th centurys greatest natural history achievements but also one of the most prized natural history books of all time. Inspired from a rare hand-colored original, this collection gathers all his extraordinary illustrations of strange and exotic plants, snakes, corals, as well as double-headed monsters, dragons, and many more.

“A powerful testament to nature’s beauty and diversity” * Chicago Tribune *
“The eye-popping displays leave us in awe of the diversity of the natural world, as well as the engravers’ skill in producing these beautifully detailed plates.” * The Huffington Post *
"Snakes alive! What a cabinet of creepy-crawly curiosities." * The Independent *

Irmgard Müsch, born in 1967, studied art history, history, and classical archaeology in Mainz and Berlin. Her PhD thesis from 1999 examines Johann Jakob Scheuchzer’s Kupfer-Bibel, a richly illustrated scientific commentary on the Bible from the early 18th century. She has published on art of the 18th and 20th centuries, scientific illustrations, and Kunstkammer pieces. Jes Rust, born 1963, completed his studies in geology, paleontology, and zoology at Göttingen and Kiel. His thesis dealt with the evolution of fossil snails living in the fresh and brackish waters of prehistoric Greece. His assistantship at the Institute of Zoology in Göttingen between 1993 and 1999 was followed by his appointment in 2001 as professor of invertebrate paleontology and insect phylogeny at the University of Bonn. Rainer Willmann holds a chair in zoology at Göttingen University, is director of its Zoological Museum, and is cofounder of its Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research. A specialist in phylogenetics and evolution, he conducts research into biodiversity and its history.

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ISBN 13	9783836569064
ISBN 10	383656906X
Title	Seba
Author	Irmgard Musch
Series	Fantastic Price Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Taschen GmbH
Year published	2020-02-28
Number of pages	592
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.