{"title":"Levon Biss","description":"\u003cp\u003eLevon Biss’s work invites readers into a world where art meets science, revealing the intricate details of natural forms through striking photography. His collections, such as \u003cem\u003eMicrosculpture\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Beauty of Seeds \u0026amp; Fruits\u003c\/em\u003e, celebrate the delicate complexity of the natural world with an artistic eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e, Biss’s books transform microscopic subjects into captivating visual narratives, deepening appreciation for the unseen beauty that surrounds us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-hidden-beauty-of-seeds-fruits-the-botanical-photography-of-levon-biss-by-levon-biss-9781419752155","title":"The Hidden Beauty of Seeds \u0026 Fruits: The Botanical Photography of Levon Biss","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly original collection of high magnification photographs that unlock the hidden beauty of seeds and fruit, from the author of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMicrosculpture\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Beauty of Seeds \u0026amp; Fruits\u003c\/em\u003e is a photographic study that celebrates the wonders of nature and science in mind-blowing magnification. Levon Biss’ striking photography captures the breathtaking and beautiful details of the world of carpology, the study of seeds and fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach picture reveals minute features and textures that are normally invisible to the naked eye, providing the audience with an insight into strange and often bizarre adaptations that have evolved over thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter spending months searching through the carpological collection at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Biss selected over a hundred striking samples to be featured in this book. Captioned with scientific text that provides the backstory for each specimen, \u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Beauty of Seeds \u0026amp; Fruits\u003c\/em\u003e is guaranteed to amaze, entertain, and educate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855004979436,"sku":"9781419752155","price":87.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781419752155.jpg?v=1759260520"},{"product_id":"microsculpture-by-levon-biss-9781419726958","title":"Microsculpture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"You will never look at a beetle or a moth the same way again.\" \u003cem\u003e--WIRED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Art meets science to dazzling effect.\" \u003cem\u003e--The Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMicrosculpture\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique photographic study of insects in mind-blowing magnification that celebrates the wonders of nature and science. Levon Biss's photographs capture in breathtaking detail the beauty of the insect world and are printed in large-scale format to provide an unforgettable viewing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach picture in \u003cem\u003eMicrosculpture\u003c\/em\u003e is created from approximately 8,000 individual photographs. Segments of the specimen are lit and photographed separately using microscope lenses, then \"stacked\" to maintain sharp focus throughout. These images are then combined to create a single high-resolution file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom start to finish, each portrait takes approximately 4 weeks to create. The project has captured the attention of the world with features in \u003cem\u003eWIRED\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMicrosculpture\u003c\/em\u003e has been exhibited at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Xposure 2016 International Photography Festival in Sharjah, U.A.E. It has been viewed by over half a million people so far and will be touring museums around the world from 2017 onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entomology collection has significant cultural and historical value, containing the world's oldest pinned insect specimen and many thousands of insects collected by pioneering Victorian explorers and biologists such as Charles Darwin and Alfred Russell Wallace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596996329708,"sku":"9781419726958","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d16c4fa42184f6e46557d449efb35566.jpg?v=1777955092"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/levon-biss.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}