by Mark Norman
800+ extraordinary color photos, taken in their natural habitats, depict the amazing colors and shapes of live octopuses, argonauts, cuttlefish, squid and nautilus from the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, the Red Sea, the Caribbean, the Arctic and the Antarctic. Many of these species, particularly the deeper water ones, have never been illustrated previously. Species accounts include size, distribution and descriptive and behavioral information. Also featured are 35 general stories on the unique lives and bizarre habits of these fascinationg and beautiful creatures. A superb reference that you'll read for the fun of it. Volume 11 of the excellent IKAN series on marine life. 2000, 320pp, hardbound, 6" x 9¼, (SW 2.25 lbs)