{"product_id":"seashells-a-compendium-of-five-thousand-of-the-worlds-species-paul-callomon-hardcover","title":"Seashells: A Compendium of Five Thousand of the World's Species -- Paul Callomon, Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sumptuously illustrated guide to marine mollusks from around the world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe mollusks are the largest group of animals on the planet after the insects. Throughout history, their shells have inspired scientists, artists, and collectors with their amazing shapes, colors, and patterns. \u003ci\u003eSeashells\u003c\/i\u003e is a marvelous single-volume reference to some five thousand species, presenting shells found from sandy beaches and coral reefs to polar shores and the ocean depths. The comprehensive introduction gives an overview of the mollusks, a review of collecting and storage techniques, and a guide to classification and naming. Up-to-date names and distribution information accompany more than 5,400 original high-resolution images, arranged in the latest systematic sequence and reviewed for accuracy by an international board of leading specialists. Ideal for beginners and professionals alike, this is the ultimate book of seashells, from collectors' favorites like the cones and cowries to the bizarre worm snails and the enigmatic nautiluses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers thousands of seashells from all the world's oceans, including named variants as well as many species never figured in a general work and many only recently named\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a breathtaking array of stunning photos and up-to-date information on all groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses cutting-edge classification based on the latest published analyses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaces similar species together for easier comparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a comprehensive bibliography with references covering every marine mollusk group and world region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by two of today's leading malacologists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn essential addition to any collector's library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Callomon,Gary Rosenberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780691265285\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Callomon\u003c\/b\u003e is collection manager for mollusks and general invertebrates at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. He is the coauthor of the two-volume \u003ci\u003eCatalogue and Bibliography of the Marine Shell-Bearing Mollusca of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eGary Rosenberg\u003c\/b\u003e is curator of mollusks at the Academy of Natural Sciences and a professor at Drexel. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Seashells\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Callomon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67514445889764,"sku":"9780691265285","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780691265285.jpg?v=1791532662","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/seashells-a-compendium-of-five-thousand-of-the-worlds-species-paul-callomon-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}