Trilobites a Photographic Atlas

By Riccardo Levi-Setti and Trilobites Levi-Setti

Book Overview

Long before dinosaurs roamed the earth, there were trilobites--one of the most striking animals to populate prehistoric seas and whose fossils are favorites among collectors today. From the giant trilobites of Newfoundland to fascinating new specimens from Morocco, Levi-Setti's magnificent book brings these "butterflies of the sea" to life for everyone curious about our remote past

This second edition features coverage of a greater variety of trilobites, an improved photographic atlas reorganized to present their evolutionary progression, and over 200 photographs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226474526
• ISBN13: 9780226474526
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A Super Collection of Great Specimens

Having seen many of the specimens featured in this book first hand, I would say that great care was taken in accurately capturing these specimens for print. The details of the book are a great reference source - I am particularly lucky to have an autographed (by one of the principal specimen sources) hard-bound copy of the second edition from 1993 - this book was just recently returned to me after 8 years. It is a great book to just sit and look at or glean for it's vital information.

Fascinating

If you love trilobite fossils this book is essential and wonderful. The photographs of fossil specimens are presented in chronological order and are simply breathtaking. Time and again I've returned to this classic for review or just to look at the dazzling variety of trilobites that have been carefully photographed. And what I really like about the book is that it makes it easy to share with family and friends just what is fascinating about this ancient creature.

Deserves the full 5 stars +++++

As the title indicates, this is mainly a photographic atlas. However, it is an excellent introduction to trilobites for anyone interested in paleontology, no matter what their educational level.

A wonderful book ...

"Trilobites" is a nearly-magical tribute to a group of fascinating creatures from far into the past. The photographs are truly spectacular (though sadly incomplete) representations of these archetypal ancestors. For me (computer scientist), this was a wonderful in-depth introduction to a narrow slice of the obviously fascinating science of paleontology. Highly recommended ... though you need to take the time to read it carefully. LEARN the anatomy; LEARN the geological time scale; sit and stare and dream at the photographs. Get to know some trilobites!

The first triloibte book to buy!

WIth exquisite detail and depth, Ricccardo Levi Setti has written a comprehensive book on these ancient creatures. Setti is professor of physics and director of the Enrico Fermi Institute at the University of Chicago.