The Book of Beings We Cannot Even Imagine

The animal world has fascinated humans since time immemorial. Animals, some real and some imaginary, frequently appear in legends, fairy tales and works of art. In our age, we now know that dragons, Phoenixes or unicorns do not actually exist. But do we know that some existing animals are just as interesting and fascinating?

In this book inspired by Borges's Book of Imaginary Beings and medieval bestiaries, Caspar Henderson reveals that the creativity of evolution is no less than the human imagination. From the axolotl with its cute face to the spiny moloka with its menacing appearance, from the durable water bear to the iridescent Venus belt, it allows us to get to know many extraordinary animals more closely, and to discover the extraordinary features of some of the animals we are familiar with. While doing this, he creates a rich text by making use of literature, art, philosophy, mythology and history as well as science.

But let's point out right away: The Book of Beings We Cannot Even Imagine is not a freak circus. Its aim is not to marginalize the animals it deals with, but rather to emphasize the deep evolutionary bond between humans and other animals (which is also included in this book), our similarities as well as our differences, and to remind us of our responsibilities towards animals, some of which are in danger of extinction.
The world is full of beings we can't even imagine, Henderson says. In order to protect them, we must first expand our imagination to better understand their realities.

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Dough Type: 2nd Dough

Number of Pages: 472

Size: 16 x 21

First Print Year: 2020

Number of Printings: 1st Edition

Language Turkish