Sharks By John D, Stevens & Tony Pyrzakowski
Sharks By John D. Stevens & Tony Pyrzakowski (Collectible Struik Edition)
A Comprehensive, Visually Stunning Survey of Marine Biology’s Apex Predators
A Comprehensive, Visually Stunning Survey of Marine Biology’s Apex Predators
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Sharks
- Consulting Editor: John D. Stevens
- Illustrator / Contributor: Tony Pyrzakowski
- Publisher: C. Struik Publishers Ltd, Cape Town
- Publication Date: 1987
- ISBN-10: 0869773682
- ISBN-13: 9780869773680
- Edition Details: First South African Edition, Standard Hardcover Release (Collectible Copy)
- Binding: Original publisher's premium hardcover cloth boards, complete with an illustrated dust jacket now housed in a protective Cellophane archival sleeve.
- Physical Format: Large Format Quarto (4to), 240 pages. Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 high-grade, full-color marine photographs, charts, and detailed anatomical renderings.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Very Good (VG)
- Exterior / Boards: The underlying cloth boards are structurally robust, exceptionally square, and stable. The spine is completely uncracked and undamaged.
- Interior: The text block remains clean, tight, and highly secure. Internal pages are largely immaculate and free from user highlighting or dealer pencil annotations. Note: The final few pages exhibit a light damp-stain marking near the margins, though text, maps, and photo plates remain crisp and legible.
- Preservation: This copy has been carefully maintained and looked after. It is now completely sealed and preserved within a clear Cellophane cover to prevent future storage wear.
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The Dust Jacket: Good Plus (G+)
- Condition: Present and intact. Shows localized edge wear, shelf rubbing, and light crinkling along the spine ends and perimeter borders. Now safely stabilized and displayed beautifully underneath the protective Cellophane archival wrap.
Synopsis & Ecological Value
Published locally in 1987 by the legendary C. Struik Publishers, Sharks brings together global expertise to deliver a balanced and scientifically accurate survey of the ocean's most feared apex predators. Under the precise direction of consulting editor John D. Stevens, this seminal work dispels sensationalized myths by exploring the shark's prehistoric evolution, complex biology, sensory systems, and social behaviors. Enhanced by more than 200 vivid full-color photographs and detailed layouts by Tony Pyrzakowski, the book provides vital insight into the crucial role sharks maintain within the fragile marine ecological chain. A key historical and collectible reference volume for marine biologists, oceanography enthusiasts, and Africana book collectors alike.
Author Profile: John D. Stevens & Tony Pyrzakowski
Dr. John D. Stevens is a world-renowned marine biologist and leading global authority on shark, ray, and fisheries research, formerly serving as a principal scientist with the CSIRO Marine Laboratories. His extensive fieldwork and contributions to academic ichthyology helped redefine modern shark conservation efforts. Tony Pyrzakowski is a highly accomplished illustrator and designer whose intricate natural history renderings have brought visual depth and scientific accuracy to numerous foundational wildlife publications. Together, their collaborative synergy makes this 1987 reference set a landmark achievement in popular marine literature.
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