The Wonder Cabinet of Fabulous Insects: Secrets of the World’s Rarest and Strangest Insects

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Denis Richard Pierre-Olivier Maquart

The Wonder Cabinet of Fabulous Insects

Secrets of the World’s Rarest and Strangest Insects

Denis Richard, Pierre-Olivier Maquart

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CERNUNNOS
15 May 2025

Animals & nature in art (still life, landscapes & seascapes); Photography & photographs; General & world history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Mathematics & Sciences; Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders

A fanciful collection featuring gorgeous detailed imagery of the world’s most fabulous insects

Discover the Titan of the Amazon, the “antosaur,” fabulous butterflies with birdlike wings, and even more of the world’s most unbelievable insects in this collectible volume.

Richly illustrated and written by eminent entomologists, this work unveils 50 insects (from among the million hopefuls) that illustrate the beauty and strangeness of this universe, their world so close and yet so mysterious.

What is this beetle that symbolized the sun for the Egyptians? Who is the Maoris’ “god of ugly things”? How did Darwin predict the existence of a butterfly without ever having seen one? The diversity and sheer global number of insects influences the balance of terrestrial natural environments.

They evoke both our fear and fascination. Some were worshipped, others inspire technical uses, and often, their appeal inspires artists or poets. That’s why this book also explores how insects have inspired artwork and scientific innovation throughout history.

By: Denis Richard, Pierre-Olivier Maquart
Imprint: CERNUNNOS
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 286mm, Width: 216mm,
ISBN: 9781419779763
ISBN 10: 1419779761
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 15 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Denis Richard is a scientific journalist who has published numerous books and articles dedicated to insects and nature. Entomologist at l’Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, Pierre-Olivier Maquart contributes to various entomological publications. He collaborates with Denis Richard for several different publishers.