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Clouds unveiled: science, history, culture, and art.

This isn't just a book; it's a skyscape journey for the dreamer and the inquisitive. Gavin Pretor-Pinney takes you above and beyond the simple puff of cotton in the sky, delving into the heart of clouds—how they've inspired artists and the science behind their fluffy exteriors. Grab 'The Cloudspotter's Guide' and let your imagination soar through the pages that are as richly textured as the clouds themselves.

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The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds

Regular price $11.90
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ISBN: 9780399533457
Publisher: TarcherPerigee
Date of Publication: 2007-06-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Science, Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.12
(rated by 2655 readers)

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Now in the runaway British bestseller that has cloudspotters everywhere looking up. Where do clouds come from? Why do they look the way they do? And why have they captured the imagination of timeless artists, Romantic poets, and every kid who's ever held a crayon? Veteran journalist and lifelong sky watcher Gavin Pretor-Pinney reveals everything there is to know about clouds, from history and science to art and pop culture. Cumulus, nimbostratus, and the dramatic and surfable Morning Glory cloud are just a few of the varieties explored in this smart, witty, and eclectic tour through the skies. Illustrated with striking photographs (including a new section in full-color) and line drawings featuring everything from classical paintings to lava lamps, The Cloudspotter's Guide will have enthusiasts, weather watchers, and the just plain curious floating on cloud nine.
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Clouds unveiled: science, history, culture, and art.

This isn't just a book; it's a skyscape journey for the dreamer and the inquisitive. Gavin Pretor-Pinney takes you above and beyond the simple puff of cotton in the sky, delving into the heart of clouds—how they've inspired artists and the science behind their fluffy exteriors. Grab 'The Cloudspotter's Guide' and let your imagination soar through the pages that are as richly textured as the clouds themselves.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.