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The Dragon Behind the Glass: A True Story of Power, Obsession, and the World's Most Coveted Fish
Emily Voigt
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Description for The Dragon Behind the Glass: A True Story of Power, Obsession, and the World's Most Coveted Fish
Paperback. An intrepid journalist's quest to trace the origins of the Asian arowana or "dragon fish"-the world's most sought-after aquarium fish. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1KBB; WNCS; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 139. .
A riveting journey into the bizarre world of the Asian arowana or “dragon fish” the world’s most expensive aquarium fish—reveals a surprising history with profound implications for the future of wild animals and human beings alike.
The Dragon Behind the Glass tells the story of a fish like none other: a powerful predator dating to the age of the dinosaurs. Treasured as a status symbol believed to bring good luck, the Asian arowana is bred on high-security farms in Southeast Asia and sold by the hundreds of thousands each year. In the United States, however, it’s protected by the ... Read more
A riveting journey into the bizarre world of the Asian arowana or “dragon fish” the world’s most expensive aquarium fish—reveals a surprising history with profound implications for the future of wild animals and human beings alike.
The Dragon Behind the Glass tells the story of a fish like none other: a powerful predator dating to the age of the dinosaurs. Treasured as a status symbol believed to bring good luck, the Asian arowana is bred on high-security farms in Southeast Asia and sold by the hundreds of thousands each year. In the United States, however, it’s protected by the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Scribner
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28 g
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781451678956
SKU
V9781451678956
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Emily Voigt
Emily Voigt is a journalist specializing in science and culture. Her stories have appeared in the New York Times, OnEarth Magazine, Mother Jones, and Isotope: A Journal of Literary Nature and Science Writing, as well as on the programs Radiolab and This American Life. The recipient of a Pulitzer Traveling Fellowship, she holds degrees in English Literature and Journalism from ... Read more
Reviews for The Dragon Behind the Glass: A True Story of Power, Obsession, and the World's Most Coveted Fish
Praise for The Dragon Behind the Glass: "The Asian arowana, also known as the dragon fish, ranks among the world’s most expensive aquarium fish, and in this engaging tale of obsession and perseverance, journalist Voigt chronicles her effort to study and understand its appeal. . . . Voigt’s passion in pursuing her subject is infectious, as is the self-deprecating humor ... Read more