SHELLS

Mollusks are true natural architects, capable of creating shells of fascinating beauty and ingenuity. Admired for their astonishing shapes, they are collected by enthusiasts, either for their aesthetic appeal or for scientific purposes, like Jacques Senders, whose collection of over fifty years is magnified by the photographs of Paul Starosta in a reissue of this book.

These seashells, resembling works of art or inspired architectural structures, remind us how nature is a major source of inspiration for artists. The book highlights the richness and diversity of the forms created by mollusks, demonstrating that nature often surpasses human imagination.

At the end of the book, miniature photographs are accompanied by scientific data sheets detailing the life, characteristics, and classification of the different families of mollusks.