After some 15 years in preparation, Life Histories of Cascadia Butterflies is finally on the verge of availability. David James and I have received one advance copy each of the final product, and I have to say that OSU Press has done an outstanding job. I am very pleased.

The main shipment of books from the printers should arrive at OSU Press on November 1 and should be available shortly after that date. We do not know at this point exactly where, other than at OSU Press, the book will be available but it appears it will be carried at several book sale outlets. It can be ordered on-line, price $35, at the OSU Press web site at http://osupress.oregonstate.edu/book/life-histories-of-cascadia-butterflies

As most of you know, the book details the life histories of virtually all of the species of butterflies occurring in Washington and adjacent fringe areas of BC, Idaho panhandle and Oregon. Photos of every immature stage and the adult are included, together with supporting text. Physically the book is paperback with 447 pages, measures 7×10”, contains over 1300 photos and has considerable heft.

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