Congratulations to my good friend and mythic-monsterologist Joe Nigg on the release of his new book by University of Chicago Press, Sea Monsters: A Voyage Around the World’s Most Beguiling Map. Here’s the first ad I’ve seen for it, from the current (September 2013) issue of Harper’s Magazine:
The map referred to in the subtitle is the 1539 map by Olaus Magnus, which serves as the organizing principle for Joe’s fascinating exploration of mythical sea creatures: how they were pictured, what they were in reality (so far as we can tell), and what they reveal about the nature of human imagination. It’s an illuminating journey with a superb guide, made even more vivid by 157 vibrant color plates.
Perfect holiday gift? Hel-LO!
And if you have friends across the pond, please let them know the book is also available (with a different subtitle) from England’s Ivy Press Limited.
I hit "post" before letting you know that Joe will be launching the book at Tattered Cover Colfax. Soon as I know the date for sure I'll let you know….
Bueno!
This is right up Max's alley. Thanks!