The Curious World of Seaweed - by Josie Iselin (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>With her signature, Marimekko-like portraits of each specimen, the author of <i>An Ocean Garden: The Secret Life of Seaweed<i> explores both the presence of 16 seaweeds and kelps that live in the thin region where the Pacific Ocean converges with the North American continent.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Marine algae are the supreme eco-engineers of life: they oxygenate the waters, create habitat for countless other organisms, and form the base of a food chain that keeps our planet unique in the universe as we know it. In this beautiful volume Josie Iselin explores both the artistic and the biological presence of sixteen seaweeds and kelps that live in the thin region where the Pacific Ocean converges with the North American continent--a place of incomparable richness. Each species receives a detailed description of its structure, ecological importance, and humans' scientific inquiry into it, told in scientifically illuminating yet deeply reverent and inspired prose. Throughout the writings are historical botanical illustrations and Iselin's signature, Marimekko-like portraits of each specimen that reveal their vibrant colors--whether rosy, "olivaceous," or grass-green--and whimsical shapes. Iselin posits that we can learn not only about the seaweeds but also <i>from</i> them: their resilience, their resourcefulness, their poetry and magic.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A mesmerizing swim through a liminal world."--Barbara Kiser, <i>Nature</i><p>"A remarkable mixture of photos and writing.... An important work well done."--Fabien Cousteau, ocean explorer, documentary filmmaker, and grandson of Jacques Cousteau<p>"Who knew seaweed portraiture could probe the deepest mysteries of existence? Josie Iselin's wonderful new book explores a world just below the surface. One wonder is that seaweed performs such a vital role in the ecosystem, literally helping power life on Earth. Another wonder is its shape-shifting colors and crazy symmetries, which Iselin's singular photography pops to life. Her text puts seaweed in a historical framework full of surprising stories. The result is an adventure through art, science, and pure pleasure."--Mary Ellen Hannibal, author of <i>Citizen Scientist</i><br>
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