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Universe in 100 Colors : Weird and Wondrous Colors from Science and Nature by Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge (2024, Hardcover)

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Universe in 100 Colors : Weird and Wondrous Colors from Science and Nature by Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge (2024, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSasquatch Books

ISBN-101632174928

ISBN-139781632174925

eBay Product ID (ePID)11064993792

Product Key Features

Book TitleUniverse in 100 Colors : Weird and Wondrous Colors from Science and Nature

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicPhysics / Optics & Light, Life Sciences / General, Physics / General, Color Theory

Publication Year2024

IllustratorYes

GenreArt, Science

AuthorTyler Thrasher, Terry Mudge

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight41.7 Oz

Item Length10.3 in

Item Width8.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2023-053979

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"What a delight! A book that keeps its science as vibrant as its photographs, filled with colorful facts, deep insights, and shiny humor." --Theodore Gray, author of The Elements

Dewey Decimal535.6

Table Of ContentForeword Dear Reader Introduction The Colors 1. Cosmic Void 2. Vantablack 3. Black Substance 4. Eigengrau 5. Black Pearl 6. Cuttlefish Ink 7. Gray Matter 8. Glaucous 9. Lunar Dust 10. Polar Bear Fur 11. White Rot 12. Lead White 13. Ultrawhite 14. Mistake Out 15. Ivory 16. Cosmic Latte 17. Landlord White 18. Feuille Morte 19. Brown Dwarf 20. Mummy Brown 21. Falu Red 22. Pompeian Red 23. Kermes Red 24. Dragon's Blood 25. The Great Red Spot 26. Carmine 27. Realgar 28. Redshift 29. Hydrogen-Alpha 30. Blood Moon 31. Martian Red 32. Poppy Red 33. Ancient Chlorophyll 34. International Orange 35. Fulvous 36. Tiger's-Eye 37. The First Color (Blackbody of early universe) 38. Bastard Amber 39. Indian Yellow 40. Sodium-Vapor Light 41. Baltic Amber 42. Orpiment 43. Venusian Yellow 44. Libyan Desert Glass 45. Imperial Yellow 46. Gold 47. Letharia vulpina 48. Luciferin 49. Radium Decay 50. Fluorescein 51. Uranium Glass 52. Green Pea Galaxies 53. Earth Aurora Green 54. Helenite Green 55. Zelyonka 56. Malachite 57. Scheele's Green 58. Fuchsite 59. Mercury E-Line 60. Smaragdine 61. Chalkboard Green 62. Mirror 63. Comet C/2002 E3 ZTF 64. Unappetizing Blue 65. Water 66. Maya Blue 67. Cherenkov Radiation 68. Quasar Blue 69. Sonoluminescence 70. Horseshoe Crab Blood 71. Prussian Blue 72. Chalcanthite 73. YInMn Blue 74. Navy Blue 75. Egyptian Blue 76. Ciel 77. Tsetse Fly Blue 78. Ice Giant 79. Han Purple 80. Amethyst 81. Tyrian Purple 82. Purpleheart 83. Mauvine 84. Lepidolite 85. Gentian Violet 86. Blacklight 87. Magenta 88. Astaxanthin 89. Baker-Miller Pink 90. Hydrangea Pink 91. Ruby Chocolate 92. Avocado Dye 93. Anthocyanin in Black Plants 94. Opal 95. Cystoseira tamariscifolia 96. Giant Blue Morpho Butterfly 97. Marble Berry 98. Oil or Soap + Water 99. Monarch Chrysalis Gold 100. Colloidal Gold Acknowledgments Glossary References Index

SynopsisAt the intersection of science, art, and design, this must-have coffee table book highlights 100 mind-blowing colors that you've likely never seen before. From Instagram sensation and self-described "mad scientist artist" Tyler Thrasher and creator of the popular Matter subscription box Terry Mudge, this book comes with a foreword by Hank Green. This gorgeous compendium contains 100 amazing colors that you might otherwise live your whole life unaware of. These colors 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 colors, organized in gradient order, with structural and impossible colors set at the end. Each entry has a 2-page spread with a full-page image of the color plus snappy descriptions, and easy-to-understand category symbols. Some entries include diagrams. Even includes structural colors and colors outside the range of human visibility! Also included is a brief introduction to color theory, a myth-busting section, plus index, glossary, and notes. Here is your universe in living color: Cosmic Latte: The average color of the universe. Dragon's Blood A tropical tree that bleeds red resin with incredible medicinal potential. Sonoluminescence: A color created by sound! Eigengrau: The color 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., At the intersection of science, art, nature, and design, this breathtaking coffee table book reveals 100 extraordinary hues you've likely never seen before. Created by Instagram sensation Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge (creator of the Matter box), with a foreword by Hank Green, The Universe in 100 Colors is a visual and scientific journey through the spectrum of our universe. Each entry features vivid photography, fascinating facts, and insights into color theory and rare color combinations found in nature and design. Explore shades like Cosmic Latte , Dragon's Blood , and Sonoluminescence , alongside structural and impossible colors that challenge what we think we know about light and perception. Key Features: A Visual Celebration of Science and Nature - Explore 100 mind-blowing colors that exist in the farthest corners of nature and the universe, blending science, art, and color theory in one breathtaking coffee table book. Perfect Gift for Art & Science Lovers - A striking coffee table book for anyone passionate about color theory, design, science, and nature -- ideal for birthdays, holidays, or inspiration year-round. Beautifully Designed & Informative - Each color features a full-page image, fun facts, and insights into color theory, color combinations, and how light and matter create our visual world. Discover the Science of Color - Learn about structural and impossible colors, and explore how science and nature work together to produce incredible hues. Perfect for artists, designers, and anyone fascinated by science and nature, this oversized coffee table book is as educational as it is mesmerizing. A perfect gift for creative minds and curious souls alike -- a true celebration of how color theory, science, and nature intertwine to paint the universe in every imaginable shade.

LC Classification NumberQC495.3.T47 2024