THE DANGEROUS WORLD OF BUTTERFLIES | PETER LAUFER IN JOHANNESBURG

Subtitle: The Startling Subculture Of Criminals, Collectors, And Conservationists Author: Peter Laufer Publisher: Lyons Press () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 271 Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.3 x 1.7 cm +++ by Peter Laufer +++ This widely praised book chronicles Peter Laufer's adventures within the butterfly industry and the butterfly underground. Laufer begins by examining the allure of butterflies and recounts the role they've played throughout history and across cultures in mythology and art. But his research soon veers into the high-stakes and unpredictable realms of organized crime, ecological devastation, species depletion, the integrity of museum collections, and chaos theory. Laufer's ever-expanding journey of discovery offers a rare look into a theater of intrigue, peopled with quirky and nefarious characters, all in pursuit of these delicate, beautiful creatures.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.