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How Things Work
The Inner Life of Everyday Machines
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How Things Work
"Another masterpiece" (BoingBoing), by Theodore Gray, How Things Work explores the inner workings of machines, big and small, revealing the extraordinary science, beauty, and rich history of everyday things.
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Theodore Gray has become a household name among fans, both young and old, of popular science and mechanics with his bestselling trilogy of books: The Elements, Molecules, and Reactions.
In How Things Work, he explores the mechanical underpinnings of dozens of types of machines, from the cotton gin to the wristwatch to an industrial loom, and shares his deep, firsthand appreciation and knowledge of the world's most essential mechanical systems.
Filled with stunning original photographs by Nick Mann, How Things Work is a must-have exploration of stuff—large and small—for any builder, maker, or lover of mechanical things.
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How Things Work by Theodore Gray is praised as a visually stunning coffee-table book, offering detailed photos and insights into everyday mechanical systems. The author builds on his previous work by exploring the intricate details of how common objects operate, providing readers with a newfound appreciation for the overlooked systems in our world. It's described as another masterpiece for its enlightening perspective on everyday mechanics.
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ISBN: 9780316445443
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 May 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
Illustration: 300 color photographs throughout
Contributors:
- Photographs by Nick Mann
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
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Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 258.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 1080g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
Theodore Gray is the author of The Elements, Molecules, and Reactions, as well as Theodore Gray's Completely Mad Science. He is the creator of the bestselling iPad apps "Elements" and "Molecules," which have both been named App of the Week by Apple, and was the director of "Disney Animated" (also honored by Apple as iPad App of the Year). Gray appeared onstage with Steve Jobs several times in his capacity as a software creator. He also co-founded Wolfram Research, Inc., makers of the widely used software Mathematica and the Wolfram Alpha website. He lives in Urbana, Illinois.
Nick Mann is a photographer specializing in taking beautiful photos of inanimate objects on black backgrounds. His other work includes The Elements, Molecules, and Reactions. Originally of Urbana, Illinois, he lives in Champaign, Illinois.Also by Theodore Gray
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