Microcosmos Av Brandon Broll

<p>Praise for the previous edition: </p><p> <i>"An amazing array of shapes and textures that would be the envy of Joan Miro."</i><br/> --The Wall Street Journal </p><p> <i>"Hundreds of extremely magnified images such as botanicals, minerals and insects, transport the reader into another world.... Who knew morning glory could look so interesting!"</i><br/> --Chicago Sun-Times </p><p> <i>Microcosmos</i> 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 reader-friendly large page layouts. Most of the 203 full-color photographs were taken using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which allows us to see our world as never before. </p><p> Each page features a single image, a remarkable close-up that reveals form, shape and color in incredible detail. The book is divided into six chapters that cover:</p> <ul> <li> Microorganisms</li> <li> Botany</li> <li> The human body</li> <li> Zoology</li> <li> Minerals</li> <li> Technology.</li> </ul><p> Every photograph is accompanied by an informative caption that describes the image, how it was captured and the number of magnifications. </p><p> With the stunning production values of its full-color photographs and its clearly written text, <i>Microcosmos</i> provides a fascinating journey of discovery for every reader. </p>