On the Origin of Species – The Illustrated Edition
On the Origin of Species The Illustrated Edition
of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. In his landmark study, Darwin theorized that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. These ideas flew in the face of long-held beliefs, and the book immediately became one of the most controversial scientific works in history — and it still remains so today. Now, for the first time, Darwin's classic is fully and handsomely illustrated with more than 350 illustrations and photos, many of them in brilliant color. Reproductions from Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle, his journal of the travels that led to his remarkable breakthrough, appear throughout, inviting readers to experience Darwin's journey and to understand how he developed his theory of evolution. In addition, brief excerpts from his
letters, diaries, and correspondence bring both Darwin the man and his
revolutionary discovery to life.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Darwin's Theory
I was surprised by the large size of the book. Very professionally done and lots of pictures. I have not finished the 500+ page book yet but will eventually. I was hoping there would be more about the actual Beagle voyage, but I believe there are other books on that subject.
5 Stars Simple Brilliance
As I go through this book, am I sometimes astounded at what Darwin needs to explain. Things that I just take for granted as obvious, such as the existence of variations in species, he had to spell out. It gives me new appreciation for his genius, given the academic atmosphere in his time.
This is the first copy of Origin I've actually purchased, so I can't really compare its merits with other versions. But the illustrations are gorgeous, and the Beagle notes are both interesting and illuminating.
5 Stars Darwin's Origin Plus
Darwin's beautiful sentences need quiet time to be read and reread, but the effort is more than worthwhile. The extras in illustrations and excerpts from other Darwin books make the extraordinary insights and revolutionary conclusions of this edition of the "Origin" all the better.
5 Stars Beautiful!
This book is absolutely beautiful. Even if you disregard the actual text itself – which one would be a fool to do – the quality of this book is awesome. Strong binding, pleasant typeface, two-column layout, plenty of margin space, text-book quality pages, and of course the abundance of images. This is a book worth keeping on your shelf. The only caveat is that it is large and heavy, making it not very versatile in where and how you read it. If you like to read curled up on a couch holding the book in the air in front of you, this edition is probably not for you.
5 Stars A classic read
This book is a must read for anyone interested in social history. Very much a social commentary on the life of Darwin with lots of historical facts and prints. I would highly recommend this book.
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