Award-winning photographer Jane Ussher spent several days in Te Papas natural history collection storage areas shooting this outstanding book, and the resultis a true treasure. Stunningly photographed and beautifully designed, its 170 images capture the glory of the insect, fish, mollusc and botanical specimens that represent the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewas vast and scientifically important collections.
Te Papas expert curators and collections managers have written the short texts about each natural history object, giving concise and unique insights into the fascinating characteristics of each of them. From photographs of huia and kakapo to vivid x-rays of fish, gloriously coloured moths and butterflies, unique mosses, and lichens collected in Antarctica, this outstanding book pays tribute to the glories of our natural world.