Trilobites A to Z
A Paleozoic Encyclopedia
$134.25
- Hardcover
472 pages
- Release Date
30 December 2026
Summary
Trilobites are among the most remarkable lifeforms ever to exist. First emerging 521 million years ago, these organisms—animals with highly developed eyes, sturdy walking legs, and protective outer shells—evolved into more than 25,000 scientifically recognized species. During their 270 million years of inhabiting the ancient seas, trilobites proliferated into an ever-more-fanciful cast of characters, from graceful Cambrian olenellids to robust Ordovician asaphids to spine-covered Devonian pha…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780231223300 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0231223307 |
| Author: | Andy Secher, David Rudkin, Gregory Edgecombe |
| Publisher: | Columbia University Press |
| Imprint: | Columbia University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 472 |
| Release Date: | 30 December 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 279mm |
Critics Review
Trilobites A to Z is a comprehensive reference for the incredible diversity of trilobites in a format useful to collectors and scientists. Secher’s skill in describing complex scientific principles like taxonomy, evolution, and geology in an accessible style offers a clever exploration of these captivating animals for anyone who appreciates their beauty and utility. – Susan Butts, director of collections and research, Yale Peabody Museum
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the trilobite class through spectacular photos and descriptions of hundreds of specimens from throughout the Paleozoic era. A reference guide through which anyone interested in trilobites will be able to compare specimens of similar genera that are found throughout the world, Trilobites A to Z is indeed Secher’s magnum opus on this topic. – Martin Shugar, paleontology field associate, American Museum of Natural History
Andy Secher’s alphabetical romp through the Paleozoic world of trilobites is a stunning visual testament to their enduring appeal—a fossil feast for the eyes! – David Rudkin, former assistant curator of invertebrate paleontology, Royal Ontario Museum
Andy Secher
Andy Secher has been a field associate in paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History for more than two decades. He curates one of the world’s largest private trilobite collections. Secher is the author of Travels with Trilobites: Adventures in the Paleozoic (Columbia, 2022) and The Trilobite Collector’s Guide (Columbia, 2024), and he was the longtime editor of the rock music magazine Hit Parader.
David Rudkin is the former assistant curator of invertebrate paleontology at the Royal Ontario Museum.
Greg Edgecombe is a merit researcher in the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum, London.
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