Trademarked by the Smithsonian and largely about Clyde Roper a Smithsonian scientist, this book was engaging to me largely because when I was a kid in the 70s and 80s there was almost nothing available other than the drawings and odd picture of a fisherman-caught tentacle. It was great to see so man...
The text begins like a fantastic adventure tale, yet the story is true. I love the illustrations and photos -- so much to look at, so many different styles. Goes into great depth about giant squids and the attempts to find and understand them better. Much of the text and photos focus on one specific...