Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel, The

"The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel. 40th Ed." by Rainer Willmann is a fascinating book about the art and science of the artist and biologist Ernst Haeckel.

The German-born Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) was a philosopher, artist, biologist and doctor who dedicated his life to research and depict the world’s flora and fauna from the deepest oceans to the highest mountains. He was an enthusiastic developer of Darwin's theories who rejected religion in the name of science. In "The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel. 40th Ed." by Rainer Willmann Ernst Haeckels beautiful contribution to science is collected in a stunning book with 300 of his finest prints and drawings of the world’s most unique and beautiful creatures.