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Mind Blown

By Dan Marshall
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Mind Blown reveals fascinating facts about our world and beyond, such as the closeness of space, the vast history of extinction on Earth, and remarkable creatures like the immortal jellyfish. It explores intriguing concepts ranging from the placebo effect to the mysteries of free will and the enormity of the cosmos, all brought alive with stunning illustrations and engaging design.
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Ideal for curious readers with an interest in science and nature, and anyone who enjoys learning mind-expanding facts presented in an accessible and visually captivating way.

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Delightful illustrations and beautiful design bring to life some of the hardest to believe and awesomely real facts you'll ever see. Prepare to have your mind blown

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Did you know space is only an hour's drive away? Or that 99.9% of all life that has ever existed on Earth is extinct? Have you heard of the immortal jellyfish floating in our oceans?

Mind Blown is packed with awesome facts, coincidences, concepts and paradoxes – from the placebo effect and the illusion of free will, to the unfathomable depths of space.

Brought to life by incredible illustrations and beautiful design, this book is guaranteed to blow your mind.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925700862

Publisher: Pantera Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 November 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Pantera Press

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 710g

Pages: 184

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Dan is a designer, illustrator and writer who runs a design agency, Studio Marshall. For over 20 years he has worked with a diverse group of clients including the Sydney Opera House, The Australian Museum, One Laptop Per Child, The Hunger Project, Facebook and Coca Cola. Mind Blown was born from Dan's passion for graphic design, communicating information visually and his deep curiosity for the incredibly strange place that is our universe.

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