The Shell Seeker

Discover the beauty and wonder of the world’s seashells with this fact-packed and beautifully illustrated guide which introduces the evolution and natural history of seashells in general and then focuses on thirty conchological curiosities. With expert explanation, discover what shells are made from, how their shapes tell you their story, the variety of creatures inhabiting them, as well as the cultural associations and meanings ascribed to shells by humans all over the world and throughout history. Detailed profiles showcase thirty global varieties along with a handy decoder wheel set inside the book’s cover: spin to match a shell with at-a-glance information on its name, habitat, size and class. Discover the forms and cultural histories of evocatively-named-shells including the Pelican Foot, Venus Comb, Precious Wentletrap; alongside more familiar Limpets, Whelks, Top-snails, Mussels and Oysters. With an estimated 100,000 seashell varieties on Earth, this eye-opening guide makes a fascinating introduction and will inform your beachcombing for many happy years to come.

Paperback with seashell fact-wheel within the cover
21 x 15cm
192 pages
Illustrated throughout with colour and black-and-white illustrations
FSC accredited paper