The Book of Black
Black Holes, Black Death, Black Forest Cake and Other Dark Sides of Life
by Clifford A. Pickover
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Pub Date Oct 17 2013 | Archive Date Apr 15 2014
Dover Publications | Calla Editions
Description
From the Black Hole of Calcutta and the Dark Side of the Moon to Black Bart, Black Beauty, and Black Sabbath, this unique journey into darkness sheds light on the worlds of science, history, art, and philosophy. Bestselling author Clifford A. Pickover takes us on an unusual and historic journey through curious, amusing, and important topics related to "black." Beware: this wondrous panoply of subjects, stunning images, and entertaining and informative text can shift from sexy to cosmic with just the turn of a page!
With entries short enough to read in just a few minutes—but pithy enough for endless pondering—The Book of Black features 100 captivating black-and-white and full-color images. The book roams far and wide through politics, popular culture, science, sociology, history, sports, religion, and superstition. A reference section offers suggestions for further explorations of Black Pudding, Black Velvet Paintings, Blackbeard, "Black Magic Woman," and other dark matters.
Advance Praise
"Add two doses of Isaac Asimov, and one dose each of martin Gardner and Carl Sagan, and you get Clifford Pickover, one of the most entertaining and thought-provoking writers of our time." Michael Shermer, Editor-in-Chief, Skeptic
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781606600498 |
| PRICE | $25.00 (USD) |
Average rating from 12 members
Featured Reviews
Marilina G, Reviewer
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Librarian 93169
Absolutely fascinating take on what is often a devalued color. Too often black is looked at as simply a somber/depressing color. This book is great at shedding light on what is normally dark and overlooked. Filled with shortish articles covering a wide variety of matters/subjects, of course all pertaining to black. Very much reminded me of a trivia book, either read straight through or skip to what your interested in.
Allie C, Reviewer
Such an interesting collection that one really would not think of for a book. Filled with gorgeous photographs and interesting information, this is definitely a novel I plan on buying to have on my shelf!
Reviewer 182335
This is a fascinating collection of photos with descriptions about everything black; from Men in Black to the Black Sea to Black Diamonds. I can't think of anything not included. I would call it an encyclopedia but that makes too boring. The photographs are stunning and the information is interesting, without going into too much detail.
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