MAYOL, JACQUES (1927-2001) — Homo Delphinus - the Dolphin Within Man

Italy: Idelson - Gnocchi Publisher, 2000. American Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1928649033. 361 pages. Text in English. Bibliography. Colour and black and white photography throughout. Author's magnum opus. "Mayol was a sea researcher, a world-famous diver widely acclaimed for his pioneering work in the field of deep breath hold diving and for his historic, record-setting dive of 100 metres... He was the first man to reach this remarkable depth, diving the way dolphins do, with one breath" - from dust jacket. Accompanying 27" x 13" colour poster illustrates Mayol's 100m dive. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A nice copy of this remarkable work.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; Homo Delphinus - The Dolphin Within Man Signed By author Mayol, Jacques diver pioneering deeep breath hold diving historic, record-setting dive of 100 Metres dolphins one Breath Yoga Signed Jacques Mayol. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .