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The Search for the Giant Squid: The Biology and Mythology of the World's Most Elusive Sea Creature

by Richard Ellis

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A portrait of a marine enigma, from legend to biological record

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A portrait of a marine enigma, from legend to biological record

Richard Ellis gathers the scattered record of the giant squid, Architeuthis, into a wide-ranging account shaped by both evidence and imagination. The book traces how an animal rarely observed and never studied alive has appeared in scientific inquiry alongside myth, literature, and popular culture. Illustrations and photographs accompany an examination of what was known about the squid at the time of publication, while keeping the gaps in that knowledge visible. With its blend of marine biology, cultural history, and natural-history investigation, it treats the giant squid not simply as a spectacular specimen but as a creature whose obscurity has continually invited speculation.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in marine life and deep-sea animals
  • Fans of natural history that connects science with mythology and culture
  • Those curious about the historical study of elusive species

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Giant squid biologyDeep-sea mysteryMarine scienceMythology and folkloreNatural-history illustration

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Book overview

The most mysterious and elusive of all sea creatures, the giant squid--at least sixty feet long and weighing nearly a ton--is also one of the largest. Yet for all its magnificent size and threatening undersea presence, Architeuthis has remained a mystery. Until now. In this marvelous and beautifully illustrated book, marine biologist, explorer, and artist Richard Ellis presents all that is known about the giant squid. Delving into myth, literature, popular culture, and science, he brings readers face to face with this remarkable creature. He also provides a thorough, compelling study of what is known and what is still to be discovered about this exotic animal that has never been studied alive. Interweaving his engrossing narrative with a wealth of fascinating illustrations and photographs, Ellis gives us the first comprehensive history of the only living creature that can truly be called a "sea monster."
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