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Ichthyo: The Architecture of Fish
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Deborah Klochko (Author)
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Stephanie Comer (Author)
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Jean-Michel Cousteau (Author)
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Dr. Daniel Pauly (Author)
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Dr. Lynne R. Parenti (Author)
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Deborah Klochko (Introduction)
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Stephanie Comer (Introduction)
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Jean-Michel Cousteau (Contributor)
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Daniel Pauly (Contributor)
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Lynne R. Parenti (Contributor)
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Sandra J. Raredon (Contributor)
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Chronicle Books (Editor)
Originally created to preserve a record of scientific samples, the black and white X-rays of fish at the Smithsonian Institution have emerged as astonishing works of art in their own right. This stunning compendium of images comparable to fine and delicate engravings is drawn from the National Museum of Natural History, which holds the world's largest collection of ichthyological specimens (and which, upon the reopening of its Ocean Hall in Summer of 2008, will put these X-rays on permanent display). As mesmerizingly beautiful as they are amazingly detailed, these images reveal the hidden wonders of the creatures of the deep.
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Materials for Inspirational Design
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Chris Lefteri (Author)
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RotoVision (Editor)
This informative and attractive book will provide education and inspiration for design professionals and students alike.Materials for Inspirational Design provides today's designer with a myriad of material possibilities. The book introduces the properties of wood, metal, glass, ceramics and plastic, all in an informative and inspirational format. The book covers a wide range of information its inclusion of both everyday, familiar products and those that are new, exciting and unexpected. The book is highly informative in that each application is introduced with detailed authorial comment, and numerous interviews with the designers and manufacturers are also included. The book covers a wide range of areas, exploring the application of materials in architecture, interior design, product design, furniture design, fashion and applied arts, all combined with solid technical information.
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