Microcosmos: Discovering the World Through Microscopic Images from 20X to Over 22 Million X Magnification - Softcover

Broll, Brandon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554077141 ISBN 13: 9781554077144

Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

Microcosmos is a remarkable photo-journey into everyday life through spectacular microscopic images. This new edition lifts the book to breathtaking realms. The extraordinary images, produced with the latest microphotography technologies, are displayed on more readerfriendly larger page layouts. Most of the 205 full-colour photographs were taken using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which allows us to see our world as never before. Each page features a single image, a remarkable close-up that reveals form, shape and colour in incredible detail. The book is divided into six chapters that cover: Microorganisms, Botany, The human body, Zoology, Minerals, Technology. Every photograph is accompanied by an informative caption that describes the image, how it was captured and the number of magnifications. With the stunning production values of its full-colour photographs and its clearly written text, Microcosmos provides a fascinating journey of discovery for every reader.

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About the Author

Brandon Broll is a journalist specializing in science and medicine who has published stories on subjects as diverse as brain-mapping and crash-test dummies. His work has appeared in international publications, such as Reader's Digest and the Guardian, and he has been the editor or science consultant on many books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1554077141
• ISBN 13: 9781554077144
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 224