Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The book of sharks by richard ellis, paperback barnes. It is based on extensive research into the scientific literature and lore of this superbly adapted predator, on analysis of historical records, and on the most uptodate information. The sharks, ancient or modern, real or imaginary, have always been with us, and will probably remain with us forever. His published books include, the book of sharks, the book of whales, dolphins and porpoises, men and whales, great white shark, physty. News about artist richard ellis marine natural history. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The incidents occurred during a deadly summer heat wave and polio epidemic in the united states that drove thousands of people to the seaside resorts of the jersey shore. His paintings of whales have appeared in audubon, national wildlife, australian geographic, the encyclopedia britannica, and numerous other national and international publications.
A great book for experts, amateurs or the merely curious, the book of sharks is a great addition to anyones library who has an interest in sharks. The book of sharks by richard ellis, 9780679722106, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The duo provides a combination of captivating stories about the species, original richard ellis art, and photos from leading natural history photographers. Richard ellis is the author of 15 books, including the book of whales, monsters of the sea, book of sharks, imagining atlantis, the search for the giant squid, aquagenesis, and the empty ocean. The sharks, ancient or modern, real or imaginary, have always been with. The color plates in this book are absolutely outstanding.
The book of sharks by richard ellis 1989, paperback for. I originally read meg by steve alten and in the back of the book, the author acknowledges great white shark by ellis because it was his source of information on megalodons and great whites, so i. Richard ellis is the author of ten previous books, including the book of whales, dolphins and porpoises, the book of sharks, men and whales, monsters of the sea, great white shark with john mccosker, deep atlantic, imagining atlantis, and the search for the giant squid. The book has excellent illustrations, paintings, and photographs, and biographies of several prominent shark researchers, conservationists, and sharkhunters. A research associate at the american museum of natural history in new york and a contributor to many magazines, ellis is also a celebrated artist. Buy the book of sharks on free shipping on qualified orders. Jaws is a 1974 novel by american writer peter benchley. He was the principal designer of the hall of ocean life at the american museum of natural history, and designed the blue whale. Richard ellis is a celebrated authority on marine biology and americas foremost marine life artist whose work has been exhibited worldwide. I reference this book all the time for grad school.
Elliss book, which found its ways into my chubby hands many times over the years, is well worn now. Ellis s book, which found its ways into my chubby hands many times over the years, is well worn now. A research associate at the american museum of natural history in new york, he is also the author of sixteen books, including imagining atlantis, the search for the giant squid, great white shark, men and whales, deep atlantic, and singing whales and flying squid. Ellis, who authored the great white shark, vehemently attacks everything from the title of the book to my research, which depicts sharks and whales behaving like unknown animals from the. The book reveals many facets to a powerful animal that can be extremely dangerous to people who intrude upon its domain. Thus richard ellis sets about chronicling and debunking the myths of sharks throughout history. Richard ellis is an american marine biologist, author, and illustrator. Richard ellis is one of americas leading marine conservationists, and is generally recognized as the foremost painter of marine natural history subjects in the world. I originally read meg by steve alten and in the back of the book, the author acknowledges great white shark by ellis because it was his source of information on megalodons and great whites, so i had to have it. He is a research associate in the american museum of natural historys division of paleontology, special adviser to the american cetacean society, and a member of the explorers club.
Guardian of ocean life, armed with pen and brush the new. Mccosker, chairman of aquatic biology at the california academy of sciences and coauthor of a shark book with mr. The result is an accessible, beautiful bookthe first of. In ellis and meads book, the beaked whales finally get their due. It tells the story of a great white shark that preys upon a small resort town and the voyage of three men trying to kill it. I still love great white shark by richard ellis and john mccosker as well. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Ellis the book of sharks covers everything one could want to know about the biggest. Today the book sits in my classroom, and many students have devoured its pages. Richard ellis born april 2, 1938 is an american marine biologist, author, and illustrator. But ellis is not only a marine artist and writer author of the 1976 book of sharks, he is currently a member of the american delegation to the international whaling commission. Lavishly illustrated, this book is the first complete, definitive account for general readers of everything that is known about the great white shark, the most feared creature in the worlds oceans. The book of sharks by ellis, richard, 1938publication date 1989 topics sharks, peixes publisher new york.
Biography of artist richard ellis marine natural history. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The book of sharks by richard ellis 1976, other for sale. This book can serve as a great endtable book with itslargepage 12. He is also a celebrated marine artist whose paintings have been exhibited.
Richard ellis describes the physical characteristics and behavior of sharks and examines the work of people who. His nine books include the search for the giant squid a publishers weekly 1998 best book of the year, great white shark, encyclopedia of the sea, men and whales, monsters of the sea, deep atlantic the. Richard ellis does a wonderful job treating his subject with respect, revealing the great white shark as a predator whose reputation is largely undeserved. Shark ebook by richard ellis 9781461747925 rakuten kobo. They appear not only in movies and literature, but in countless permutations of size, shape, and materials, permeating our daily lives with their silent menace. Richard is recognized as one of americas most notable painters of marine natural history subjects. Read shark a visual history by richard ellis available from rakuten kobo. The jersey shore shark attacks of 1916 were a series of shark attacks along the coast of new jersey, in the united states, between july 1 and 12, 1916, in which four people were killed and one injured. Ellis is a painter whose fascination with sharks followed a 1972 commission to illustrate an encyclopedia. A biography of the ocean gladiator by richard ellis. Ellis, mccosker, and giddings have produced a collaboration of information in this book on the great white shark.
Richard ellis is currently recognized as the foremost painter of marine natural history subjects in america. Shark by richard ellis overdrive rakuten overdrive. Great white shark book by richard ellis thriftbooks. The book of sharks by richard ellis a readable copy. I voraciously read everything and anything i could get my hands on about sharks, and my copy of mr. Richard ellis is a genius in depicting the shark, and, its surrounding environment.
The combination of painters eye and intellectual curiosity may account for his prodigious work. The novel grew out of benchleys interest in shark attacks after he learned about the exploits of shark fisherman frank mundus in 1964. I purchased the hardback version of this book in 1975, and, i consider it to be one of my prized possessions. The true story of a young whales rescue, monsters of the sea, and deep atlantic. Life, death, and exploration in the abyss and big fish. In a sense, humans live in a world replete with sharks, not viceversa. Shark ebook por richard ellis 9781461747925 rakuten kobo.