This book is one of a series of Little Books which are little books but they pack a big punch. They will remind many readers of Observer books because they are a similar size, but don’t let the small dimensions make you think that these books are lightweights. Not at all.
This volume deals with the evolution (including a marine human-sized lobster-like beast), anatomy, reproduction, venom and webs of spiders and their appearances in human folklore etc. It’s packed with interesting facts. I didn’t know I wanted to be interested in spiders but this book persuaded me that I am. It’s a good book into which to dip for a few minutes entertainment every now and then.
See also my short reviews of Trees – click here – Butterflies – click here and Beetles – click here.
The cover? Understated. I’d give it 7/10.
The Little Book of Spiders by Simon D. Pollard is published by Princeton University Press.
Signed copies of my most recent book book, Reflections, are available from me.
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Softback – £20 (incl UK P&P)
Hardback £26 (incl UK P&P)
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