The Dangerous World of Butterflies: The Startling Subculture of Criminals, Collectors, and Conservationists
| Author: | Peter Laufer |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Publish Date: | May 5, 2009 |
| ISBN-10: | 1599215551 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781599215556 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| List Price: | $24.95 |
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Title: The Dangerous World of Butterflies: The Startling Subculture of Criminals, Collectors, and Conservationists
Synopsis
Political writer Peter Laufer thought he was taking a break from his previous heavy topics, such as the fall of the Iron Curtain and the war in Iraq, when he began exploring the possibility of a book about butterflies. But while the butterflies themselves are perfect specimens of grace and splendor, Laufer soon discovers that the humans in pursuit of these alluring insects are often predatory and combative. He provides an illuminating look at the hidden world of these ethereal winged creatures, as well as a surprising series of vignettes about the disturbing subculture of butterfly enthusiasts, whose ranks include illicit smugglers, greedy breeders, obsessive collectors, and even artists who use the colorful scales from butterfly wings to enhance their own canvasses.
Publisher Notes
Describes the author's unexpected encounters in the darker world of butterflies, where he learned about the roles of organized crime, ecological destruction, and natural history museum dynamics that are influencing their survival.
Industry Reviews
"[Laufer's] book is charming and his attention to detail, combined with a real gift for describing these fascinating characters...made me want to read everything else he has written. And I'm certain to look differently at the butterflies in my own backyard, knowing now how far they may have traveled to get there."
(05/24/2009)
"In this absorbing and far-reaching chronicle, Laufer applies his insatiable journalistic appetite to exploring the crossroads where humans and butterflies meet....While butterflies could seem too whimsical a subject for a long-time war reporter, Laufer's adventurous chapter on tracking down Yoshi Kojima, the world's most notorious butterfly smuggler, will make you reconsider."
(07/26/2009)
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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is The Dangerous World of Butterflies: The Startling Subculture of Criminals, Collectors, and Conservationists and it was written by Peter Laufer. This 1st edition of The Dangerous World of Butterflies: The Startling Subculture of Criminals, Collectors, and Conservationists is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is May 5, 2009 and it has a suggested retail price of $24.95. It was published by Lyons Pr and has 271 pages in the book. The 10 digit ISBN is 1599215551 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9781599215556. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.
Political writer Peter Laufer thought he was taking a break from his previous heavy topics, such as the fall of the Iron Curtain and the war in Iraq, when he began exploring the possibility of a book about butterflies. But while the butterflies themselves are perfect specimens of grace and splendor, Laufer soon discovers that the humans in pursuit of these alluring insects are often predatory and combative. He provides an illuminating look at the hidden world of these ethereal winged creatures, as well as a surprising series of vignettes about the disturbing subculture of butterfly enthusiasts, whose ranks include illicit smugglers, greedy breeders, obsessive collectors, and even artists who use the colorful scales from butterfly wings to enhance their own canvasses.
Publisher Notes
Describes the author's unexpected encounters in the darker world of butterflies, where he learned about the roles of organized crime, ecological destruction, and natural history museum dynamics that are influencing their survival.
Industry Reviews
"[Laufer's] book is charming and his attention to detail, combined with a real gift for describing these fascinating characters...made me want to read everything else he has written. And I'm certain to look differently at the butterflies in my own backyard, knowing now how far they may have traveled to get there."
(05/24/2009)
"In this absorbing and far-reaching chronicle, Laufer applies his insatiable journalistic appetite to exploring the crossroads where humans and butterflies meet....While butterflies could seem too whimsical a subject for a long-time war reporter, Laufer's adventurous chapter on tracking down Yoshi Kojima, the world's most notorious butterfly smuggler, will make you reconsider."
(07/26/2009)
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Click on this books subject categories to see related titles:
Nature > Butterflies & moths
Nature > Butterflies & moths > Butterflies
Nature > Insects & spiders > Butterflies
Book Details Summary: The title of this book is The Dangerous World of Butterflies: The Startling Subculture of Criminals, Collectors, and Conservationists and it was written by Peter Laufer. This 1st edition of The Dangerous World of Butterflies: The Startling Subculture of Criminals, Collectors, and Conservationists is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is May 5, 2009 and it has a suggested retail price of $24.95. It was published by Lyons Pr and has 271 pages in the book. The 10 digit ISBN is 1599215551 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9781599215556. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.
