Mudge Terry - The Universe In 100 Colors Weird And Wondrous Colors From Science And Nature - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: This gorgeous compendium contains 100 amazing colours that you might otherwise live your whole life unaware of. These colours exist in the strangest of places and serve extremely specific functions in nature or were human - made with one goal in mind. In this oversized design - forward book you'll find entries for each of the 100 colours organised in gradient order with structural and impossible colours set at the end. Each entry has a 2 - page spread with a full - page image of the colour plus snappy descriptions and easy - to - understand category symbols. Some entries include diagrams. Even includes structural colours and colours outside the range of human visibility! Also included is a brief introduction to colour theory a myth - busting section plus index glossary and notes. Here is your universe in living colour: Cosmic Latte: The average colour of the universe. Dragon's Blood : A tropical tree that bleeds red resin with incredible medicinal potential. Sonoluminescence: A colour created by sound! Eigengrau: The colour we perceive in the absence of light (and no it's not "pitch black"). Perfect for anyone who loves science or art and bursting with astonishing facts and stunning photography The Universe in 100 Colors is a wonder for the senses.
Title: The Universe In 100 Colors Weird And Wondrous Colors From Science And Nature
Author(s): Mudge Terry
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
Barcode: 9781632174925
Pages: 288 Pages, 100+ Color Photos
Publication Date: 9/24/2024
Category: Life Sciences: General Issues