A World of Information
A visually stunning collection of facts and figures for all the family to enjoy
This visually stunning miscellany from the effortlessly stylish print-maker James Brown is a collection of incredible facts and figures. Do you know how many bones there are in the human body or how clouds form? Or about different types of knots or how Morse code works? Each illustration is both beautiful and enlightening, and is accompanied by an engaging fact-filled explanation by celebrated author Richard Platt. Covering more than 30 diverse and fascinating topics, there is a world of information at your fingertips in this book, which is perfect for all the family to enjoy.
Review
Every two pages offers something different, and readers can dip in and out as they see fit. The clean, clear lines of the illustrations provide a perfect balance to the short blocks of text. ― The Irish Times
About the Author
James Brown is an illustrator and designer, working commercially and producing screen prints and linocuts from his London studio. Trained as a textile designer, he worked in the clothing industry for 10 years before embarking on a new career as an illustrator in 2006.
Clients include The Poetry Society, The Guardian, Bloomsbury and AMVBBDO to name but a few. James has also designed and produced bespoke prints for The Postal Museum, V&A Enterprises and The Barbican.
Podrobnosti
| Autor |
Richard Platt |
|---|---|
| Vydavatel |
Walker Studio |
| Ilustrátoři |
James Brown |
| Jazyk | anglicky |
| Vazba | pevná |
| Počet stran | 64 |
| Formát | 27,8 × 37,7 cm |
| EAN | 9781406370843 |
| Rok vydání | 2016 |
| Edice |
Encyklopedie a příručky Literatura faktu, vzdělávání |
Autor
Richard Platt
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