Seba. Cabinet of Natural Curiosities
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Seba. Cabinet of Natural Curiosities by Seba Albertus
Discover the weird and wonderful world of 18th-century natural historian Albertus Seba. This big and beautiful reprint of his Cabinet of Natural Curiosities depicts countless rare and exotic animals, plants, and insects from around the world. Drawings of snakes, shells, and mythical beasts appear in stunning shades and intricate detail, each...
"Eye-popping displays of birds, butterflies, snakes, crustaceans and more ignite the imagination and 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 *
“A 1791 illustrated collection of ruffled feathers, pungent blooms, pickled corpses and creepy-crawlies.” * Tatler *
"A must-have for those that collect early natural history books and art!" * theguardian.co.uk *
“A 1791 illustrated collection of ruffled feathers, pungent blooms, pickled corpses and creepy-crawlies.” * Tatler *
"A must-have for those that collect early natural history books and art!" * theguardian.co.uk *
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 | 9783836515832 |
| ISBN 10 | 3836515830 |
| Title | Seba. Cabinet of Natural Curiosities |
| Author | Seba Albertus |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Taschen GmbH |
| Year published | 2016-02-29 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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