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The Cloudspotter's Guide - by Gavin Pretor-Pinney (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Now in paperback: the runaway British bestseller that has cloudspotters everywhere looking up.
- About the Author: Gavin Pretor-Pinney is a renowned journalist and cofounder of The Idler magazine in England.
- 320 Pages
- Nature, Weather
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About the Book
Generously illustrated with striking photographs and line drawings, this text reveals the facts, trivia, and history of clouds and societys fascination with them.Book Synopsis
Now in paperback: 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.Review Quotes
"Charming...spills over with strange and interesting asides."
--The Boston Globe "This book will entice readers of every stripe."
--The Seattle Times "Lively, literate, and great fun to read."
--Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Gavin Pretor-Pinney is a renowned journalist and cofounder of The Idler magazine in England. A former science nerd and a graduate of Oxford University, he has been obsessed with clouds since childhood. His writing has appeared in The Telegraph, Evening Standard, and elsewhere. Based in London and Somerset, Gavin is the founder and chair of The Cloud Appreciation Society. Visit their website at www.cloudappreciationsociety.org.Dimensions (Overall): 7.92 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .73 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Nature
Sub-Genre: Weather
Publisher: Tarcher
Format: Paperback
Author: Gavin Pretor-Pinney
Language: English
Street Date: June 5, 2007
TCIN: 77031807
UPC: 9780399533457
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-2135
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.7 inches length x 5.3 inches width x 7.92 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.73 pounds
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