apatrick's review against another edition
4.0
If you like Mary Roach's books, you'll probably like this one by Dave Madden. Covers history of, current competitive aspects of, major players in, and influences of taxidermy, particularly in natural history museums.
shoemaker's review against another edition
Who could have guessed? a fascinating non-fiction book about taxidermy. Beautiful creative non-fiction. Thanks for the recommendation, Mr Rickert!
stormslegacy's review against another edition
4.0
I really found this book an enjoyable read. I learned so much more than I ever realized was out there to learn about the history of taxidermy! It mostly follows the life of Carl Akely who's life makes for an incredible story.
apatrick's review
4.0
If you like Mary Roach's books, you'll probably like this one by Dave Madden. Covers history of, current competitive aspects of, major players in, and influences of taxidermy, particularly in natural history museums.
eb_bartels's review
5.0
Who knew a book about taxidermy could be so damn funny? I regularly LOL'd at this, but also was blown away by Dave Madden's compassion and empathy for taxidermists and animal-lovers of all kinds. Great book. Ami Li, read it.
tspohrer's review
3.0
More a biography of Carl Akeley’s contributions to taxidermy than a thorough exploration of the world of taxidermy. Ultimately an enjoyable and informative read, but dense and slow.
mrshellman's review
3.0
Is it weird when I say "I didn't like this book as much as I liked the last book I read about taxidermy"?
Yes. Yes, it is.
Yes. Yes, it is.
satyridae's review
4.0
Wow. Surprisingly literary, incredibly well-written story of taxidermy. Traces the life of Akeley along with many others, and delves into modern taxidermy rather deeply. Don't read this one if you haven't a strong stomach for viscera, for flesh-eating insects, and above all, for trophy hunting.
I don't really know what I expected after picking this up by serendipity in my local library. I only know that I was pleasantly surprised by both the content and the literary quality of this book. Highly recommended.
I don't really know what I expected after picking this up by serendipity in my local library. I only know that I was pleasantly surprised by both the content and the literary quality of this book. Highly recommended.
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