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Art and Architecture of Insects

Art and Architecture of Insects

Clad in spiked and scaled armor, lance-like pincers at the ready, alien creatures are in our gardens, our floorboards, and our bedsheets.

David M. Phillips has taken his life-long love of insect biology and microscopy and produced a mesmerizing look into the hidden world of the insect form. The 150 photographs in this book, all taken using an electron microscope, reveal an amazing variety of anatomical structures normally invisible to the human eye: a wax surface that prevents evaporation, antennae that sense molecules that are undetectable by other animals, and feet that allow insects to walk upside down on almost any surface. Organized with the nonscientific reader in mind, Art and Architecture of Insects explores the intricate structures of some of our planetâ‚¬s most fascinating residents. This bookâ‚¬s stunning photography and entertaining facts will fill readers with a sense of wonder at the unseen universe that surrounds them.

Whether young or old, jaded insect-lover or new to the awe-inspiring strangeness of insect exoskeletons, one thing is certain: You will never look at insects in the same way again.
Country USA
Brand ForeEdge
Manufacturer ForeEdge
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 154 illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781611685329
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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