Insects are everywhere. They fuel life on Earth through their roles as pollinators, predators, and prey, but rarely do humans consider the outsize influence they have had on culture and civilization. Their anatomy and habits inform how humans live, work, create art, and innovate. Featuring nearly 250 color images–from ancient etchings to avant-garde art, from bug-based meals to haute couture–The Insect Epiphany proves that the world would look very different without insects, not just because they are crucial to ecosystems, but because they have shaped and inspired so many aspects of what makes humans human.