Big Fish
- ISBN-10
- 081099626X
- ISBN-13
- 9780810996267
- Series
- Big Fish
- Category
- Nature
- Pages
- 144
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-04-01
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Author
- Richard Ellis
Description
From Richard Ellis, Americas foremostpainter and chronicler of undersea life, comes Big Fish, a natural history ofthelargestfish on Earth. For eons, thesepowerful animals have captivated our collective imagination, and for good reason: Theyare touchstones in fishing lore, mythology, religion, literature, cuisine, and pop culturefrom Jonah to Jaws. Blending natural history, art, and science with historical, cultural, and personal stories, Ellis describes the giants of the sea, weaving in anecdotes, archival images, and photos related to legendary catches and discoveries. Along the way, we meet big-game fishermen like Ernest Hemingway and Zane Grey, as well as naturalists and explorers. We also meet all manner of tuna, from bluefin and yellowfin to albacore and bigeye; marlins, from black, blue, and striped to spearfish; and sharks, from the long-extinct megamouth to the frightful great white. Perfect for all those enchanted by the mysteries of the deep, Big Fish illuminates natural history with wit, charm, artistry, and humor.
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