Fish-Watching and Photography

London England: John Murray, 1972. Hardback. First Edition. Slight shelf wear to edge of D/J. They systematic study of fish in their natural habitat is a comparatively new development; until recently such studies have mainly been made throyugh the glass of seawater aquaia. Now a team of leading British aqualung divers have combined the results of their dives in several seas over many years to produce a manual for pleasure-divers, scientists and underwater photographers. They give practical techniques for getting close to fish to study them. Many lively first-person accounts of dramatic and unusual underwater situations will also provide useful tips. The book is divided into two main parts: a catalogue of fish by species which is subdivded into Northern, Mediterranean and Tropical waters and further subdivided into habitats; and the extensive guide to underwater photography which has detailed advice on equipment and techniques. The book is richly illustrated with the authors' own colour and monochrome photographs. Illustrated. 270 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.) . First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo. Hardback.