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A camera that wants to be as drunk as the self-destructive figure it’s supposed to observe, on top of slapdash time-jumping and interludes of encyclopedic narration about science and myth that pull us away from the central performance, makes for an ultimately unstable partner — no matter how well-intentioned, and even occasionally effective, Fingscheidt’s handling of this material.

"I recommend reading 'Biological Exuberance' by Bruce Bagemihl if you want an encyclopedic approach, or 'Queer Ducks' by Eliot Schrefer for something more fun and accessible."

But in fusing his artistic flair with an encyclopedic knowledge of ocean creatures, he became an invaluable, sui generis figure to conservationists, educators and those curious about sea life.

The book, her first British bestseller, was comprehensive and encyclopedic, ranging from meal planning to financial literacy and fuel conservation.

Yet the book, her first British best seller, was comprehensive and encyclopedic, ranging from meal planning to financial literacy and fuel conservation.