Pierre Dénys de Montfort’s “Poulpe Colossal” (1810)

Pierre Dénys de Montfort’s “Poulpe Colossal” (1810)

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Illustration by Vic Prezio (1962)

Illustration by Vic Prezio (1962)

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1800’s illustration

1800’s illustration

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Octopus. After a Spicy Adventure cover by the brilliant H. J. Ward.

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Octopus. After a Spicy Adventure cover by the brilliant H. J. Ward.

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art by Dan Hillier

art by Dan Hillier

Alcide Dessalines d’Orbigny (1802-1857) was an influential zoologist,  paleontologist and geologist of the 19th century. The animal shown here,  collected off the coast of Cuba,  is the common octopus, Octopus vulgaris.

Alcide Dessalines d’Orbigny (1802-1857) was an influential zoologist, paleontologist and geologist of the 19th century. The animal shown here, collected off the coast of Cuba, is the common octopus, Octopus vulgaris.

“It Came From Beneath The Sea” 1955

“It Came From Beneath The Sea” 1955

art by Dan Hillier

art by Dan Hillier

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