The Book of Sea Monsters: Leviathans of Literature

A fascinating and beautifully illustrated journey across the world and through the centuries in search of the...
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Author: Prema Arasu
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The Book of Sea Monsters: Leviathans of Literature by Arasu, Prema

The Book of Sea Monsters: Leviathans of Literature

$35.00

The Book of Sea Monsters: Leviathans of Literature

$35.00
Author: Prema Arasu
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

A fascinating and beautifully illustrated journey across the world and through the centuries in search of the sea monster.

'They rave for food with unceasing frenzy, being always ahungered and never abating the gluttony of their terrible maw.' Pliny the Elder

This absorbing exploration of the sea monster in all its tentacular forms is a deep dive into the world of sirens, mermaids, Scylla and kraken from 3C BCE to the modern day. Told through writings from ancient myths, early scientific natural histories and iconic literature, tales are intertwined with wonderful engravings, diagrams and paintings. These accounts give a unique perspective on the histories of societies and cultures around the world, taking in significant events like the Age of Sail, the Enlightenment and Darwinian evolution.

With their excess size, claws, tentacles and bloodlust, monsters represent our greatest fears: the unknown, the dark, the natural world and even ourselves. As stories passed from generation to generation, they were analogues for dangerous weather events, foreign invaders, enemy nations, physical phenomena and real animals.

Prema Arasu brings together excerpts from Beowulf, Moby-Dick and many other works by authors such as Homer, HP Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Jules Verne, HG Wells... Each is brought to life with an introduction and beautifully gory artwork, making this a gorgeous book that's sure to draw you in and drag you down...

Author: Prema Arasu
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical Press
Published: 09/16/2025
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 9.40h x 8.40w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781399414524


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2025

About the Author

Dr Prema Arasu is a research fellow at the University of Western Australia. Prema's research considers the representation of the deep sea in the popular imagination and the significance of sea monsters across different cultures and mythologies.

@prema_arasu

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