Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium

Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium

Cover Art for 9789401433785, Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium by Maria Sibylla Merian
ISBN: 9789401433785
Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
Published: 15 November, 2016
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Editions:
12 other editions of this product
Saving: Saving: $55.06 or 21%

Maria Sibylla Merian was a German naturalist and scientific illustrator. She is considered by none other than David Attenborough to be among the most significant contributors to the field of entomology, because of her careful observations and documentation of the metamorphosis of the butterfly. In 1705, Merian published 'Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium', for which she became famous. No more than 30 copies of this masterwork are left worldwide. In 2017, it will be 300 years since Maria Sibylla Merian passed away. To mark this occasion, a facsimile of Merian's highly successful book will be released. A must-have for any lover of natural history. Modern readers will at last be able to see with their own eyes how detailed and colourful Merian's magnificent work was. The book includes a comprehensive introduction and background information by renowned historians and biologists. Also included is a foreword by Merian specialist Redmond O'Hanlon, a biographical introduction by art historian Dr. Ella Reitsman. Dr. Kay Etheridge, professor biology at Gettysburg College discusses the meaning of Merian's work for biology and Dr. Bert van de Roemer talks about the historical context. SELLING POINTS: ? The first full-size publication of the magnum opus of Maria Sibylla Merian ? An intriguing work by one of the foremost female scientists of the 17th century ? A masterpiece in the history of books Website: http://www.sibyllamerian.com/ 60 colour

Booko is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more

Shop Preferences

Customize which shops to display. You can include the following shops by logging in to change your settings.

Booko is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more

Historical Prices

Loading...
This graph is for informational purposes only. Occasionally pricing data is captured incorrectly, through bugs in Booko or the stores supplying data, which may distort the graph, providing undue hope that even lower prices sometimes appear.

Recently Updated