Twelve Centuries of Documents Illuminate Humans’ Quest for Knowledge in ‘World Unfolding’
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A monumental five-volume collection, Worlds Unfolding: Science on the Page, illuminates humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge across twelve centuries. Published by Princeton University Press, the tome features over 625 illustrations and an introduction by engineer and PBS personality Bill Nye. Compiled by Jennifer A. Watts, Daniel Lewis, Joel A. Klein, and Natalie Lawler, the work draws from The Huntington Library's extensive archives to trace scientific, medical, and technological developments.
Spanning from the 10th century to the present day, the volumes "Above, Below, Within, Beyond, and Alive" delve into subjects ranging from human anatomy and aeronautics to space exploration and geology. Highlights include a double-exposure portrait of Nikola Tesla alongside an active Tesla coil, Eadweard Muybridge's groundbreaking photographs of animals in motion, and color-reproductions of anatomical studies.
The set, presented in a slipcase, underscores the ongoing quest for understanding, as noted in the publication's statement. Worlds Unfolding is set to release on October 10, with pre-orders available through Bookshop.
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