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product_id: 16374038
title: "Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells (Bloomsbury Sigma)"
brand: "helen scales"
price: "€ 44.46"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/16374038-spirals-in-time-the-secret-life-and-curious-afterlife-seashells
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# Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells (Bloomsbury Sigma)

**Brand:** helen scales
**Price:** € 44.46
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells (Bloomsbury Sigma) by helen scales
- **How much does it cost?** € 44.46 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Customer Reviews

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    Very Informative & Well Written Book About Shell Fish & More, but Needed More Drawing (or Photos)
  

*by M***K on Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2018*

I bought the book based on the excellent reviews here.  I was a bit apprehensive at the beginning of the book, about her childhood introduction to the mysteries of sea creatures, which came across wee bit twee. But soon enough the focus shifted to the truly fascinating, oddball life of shell fish & their cousins.  The author writes simply & clearly about complicated things, and her analogies are very apt as well as charming (how the hermit crabs swap their shells/houses is a personal favorite).  The obligatory ecological exhortations are supported by scientific evidence, light-handed, & thankfully, does not get in the way of the delightful bits about the sea creatures.  I hear on all sides constantly that we are all doomed because of the way we live our lives, as if we had a great deal of choice in the matter.  I don't need the doomsday screed in my reading material which is supposed to be for enjoyment.  This book gave me hours of enjoyment.  The only thing I would ask for are additional illustrations of the mysterious & remarkable creatures who star in this book.  I bought the Kindle version; perhaps there are more illustrations in the hard copy of the book?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Fascination Abounds
  

*by S***R on Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017*

For years I have collected seashells, and they sit on shelves throughout the house. Never had I given much thought of the molluscs that live within. However, AMAZON sent me this book as suggestive reading. I loved the cover, so I bought it. What fascination lies on each page! Fossils date back 540,000,000 years. These molluscs have evolved, from sea to land. They have teeth, which some use as weapons. Absolutely engrossing reading if you love nature. I have not finished the book as I savor each section. However, I wanted to write a rave review for those who might consider giving it as a Christmas gift. It is easy to understand as this marine biologist uses good visual imaginary. A real gem of a book. My highest praise.

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    Fascinating
  

*by B***I on Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2020*

I was looking for an interesting, informative read; one that would hold my attention, but not keep me awake at night, the way some fiction stories do.  I couldn't tell you how I came across this book on my Kindle, but I am so glad I did.  I'm not a shell collector, of even a shell enthusiast.  But I enjoy learning new things, and learned quite a bit from reading this book.  I found myself so interested in many of the topics that I did more research after finishing the book.  I especially enjoyed reading about sea-silk and sea-butterflies.  What I enjoyed most, though, is the author's voice. She is very detailed and descriptive, and writes with a quiet humor that made me want to keep reading.  I just bought another of her books.  This would be a good choice for a shell collector, marine biology enthusiast, or the the type of NPR book-geek (like me) who loves to learn.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-16*