The Book of Indian Shells/Deepak Apte. 1998, 115 p., 13 colour plates, $18. ISBN 019564783-1.
"The Book of Indian Shells is a useful field guide for the amateur shell collector or naturalist, as it covers 313 species of the shells likely to be seen in India. Details of the habits and habitat are given to augment the field identification. Notes on conservation and the economic importance of some species are also provided to increase substantially the value of a fascinating hobby."