The Universe In 100 Colors: Weird And Wondrous Colors From Science And Nature

At the intersection of science and art, this must-have coffee table book will open your eyes to colors that you’ve never seen before. Life has had over 3 billion years to evolve here on planet Earth. During that time, we’ve developed an arsenal of senses to decipher the universe. And for the most part we have collectively rocked our senses. With our amazing ability to paint, create, decode, scan, and unravel our visual reality, it would be hard to believe that there are some things the average human can overlook. This design-forward book highlights 100 mind-blowing 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. From Cosmic Latte (the average color of the universe) to Dragon’s Blood (a tropical tree that bleeds a deep red resin with incredible medicinal potential); Sonoluminescence (a color created by sound!) to Eiengrau (the color we perceive in the absence of light, and no, it's not "pitch black"), here is the universe in living colors by Hank Green. It includes a short and sweet introduction to color theory, 100 colors organized in gradient order, each featuring photos, diagrams if necessary, snappy descriptions, and easy-to-understand category symbols. It also includes structural colors and colors outside the range of human visibility! The book features a myth-busting section, index, glossary, and notes. Perfect for anyone who loves science or art, this gorgeous compendium of colors is bursting with astonishing facts and stunning photography.