illustrated by Ernst Haeckel with text by Melanie Klier

 

The marine biologist and zoologist Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) was also a supremely gifted artist who produced hundreds of drawings and watercolors of the mysterious natural phenomena he studied under the microscope or on field trips. Blossom-like jelly fish, arabesques of corals and algae, dancing starfish, flowering medusas, and much more fill the pages of this spellbindingly beautiful little book. Haekel’s intricately winding illustrations were acclaimed in his own day and inspired the designs of Art Nouveau architects and craftsmen.

 

Published by Prestel in its series of books in miniature format, this attractive, affordable, and adorable book makes a perfect gift. Packed with color, yet small enough to fit into a pocket, it is as inviting to the eye as it is to the wallet. Like all of Prestel's products, this "Mini" features amazing artwork, elegantly designed and packaged. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or holiday, these miniature treasures prove that little things mean a lot.