Epilonian Books

Rare, out-of-print & unusual books · Since 1997

Photography is being prepared for this book.

Catalog notes

Description

Dan H. Ryan, Naturalist Photographer [Published Date: no date listed, circa 1957]. Booklet, paper covers, 30 pp. A book of full color photos of sea life taking off the coast of California during the 1950's using some of the early underwater camera technology. A photo of the camera case used is included. Contents include Acknowledgements; Introduction; Equipment methods of collecting water living forms; full color photo and paragraph for each of the following sea animals and plants: Moray Eel, Green Abalone, Red Abalone; Sea Cucumber; Octopus; Chiton; Bat Star Fish; Sea Anemone; Black Abelone; Giant Sea Cradle; Sea; Sea Slug; Sunflower Star; Kelp Bass; Nudibranch; Tide Pool Sculpin; Leather Star; Sea Hare; Black Keyhole Limpet; Sea Urchin; Spiny Star; California Spiny Lobster; Garibaldi Perch; California Sargo. Also includes 2 page Tidal zone map showing location of marine life shown in book. Also includes references.

Condition & notes

In very good condition with light bumping and creasing to edges and corners and light overall scuffing, aging and soiling to covers as well. Binding tight (staple bound). Pages lightly aged but otherwise unmarked. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks.