| Description |
351 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm |
| Note |
Commissioning editor, Victoria Clarke; project editor, Rosie Pickles. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 338) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Universe : the works -- Timeline -- A history of viewing the universe -- Glossary -- Biographies. |
| Summary |
Explore the stars and planets and beyond through 300 fascinating images--an international panel of experts take you on a journey through man's record of the universe--from ancient cave paintings to animation. Universe is a groundbreaking survey that celebrates the popular subject of astronomy through 300 images created by those who have tried to understand--or who have been inspired by--the beauty and mystery of stars, planets, and beyond. Carefully chosen by an international panel of experts and arranged to highlight thought-provoking contrasts and similarities, the selection includes paintings, photographs, sculpture, animation, prints, sketches, and digital renderings with iconic works by renowned photographers, artists, and astronomers alongside previously unpublished finds. |
| Subject |
Universe.
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Universe. (OCoLC)fst01922713
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Universe.
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| Genre/Form |
Illustrated works. (OCoLC)fst01423873
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Illustrated works.
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| Added Author |
Clarke, Victoria, editor.
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Pickles, Rosie, editor.
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| ISBN |
9780714874616 |
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0714874612 |
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