The Universe in 100 Colors - by Tyler Thrasher & Terry Mudge (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This book aims to highlight 100 incredibly interesting colors that the average human could live their life unaware of. These colors exist in the strangest of places, and serve the most specific functions in nature, or were human-made with one particular goal in mind"--

Book Synopsis

At the intersection of science, art, nature, and design, this breathtaking coffee table book reveals 100 extraordinary hues you've likely never seen before.

Created by Instagram sensation Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge (creator of the Matter box), with a foreword by Hank Green, The Universe in 100 Colors is a visual and scientific journey through the spectrum of our universe.

Each entry features vivid photography, fascinating facts, and insights into color theory and rare color combinations found in nature and design. Explore shades like Cosmic Latte, Dragon's Blood, and Sonoluminescence, alongside structural and impossible colors that challenge what we think we know about light and perception.

Key Features:
🎨 A Visual Celebration of Science and Nature - Explore 100 mind-blowing colors that exist in the farthest corners of nature and the universe, blending science, art, and color theory in one breathtaking coffee table book.

🎁 Perfect Gift for Art & Science Lovers - A striking coffee table book for anyone passionate about color theory, design, science, and nature -- ideal for birthdays, holidays, or inspiration year-round.

🌈 Beautifully Designed & Informative - Each color features a full-page image, fun facts, and insights into color theory, color combinations, and how light and matter create our visual world.

🔬 Discover the Science of Color - Learn about structural and impossible colors, and explore how science and nature work together to produce incredible hues.

Perfect for artists, designers, and anyone fascinated by science and nature, this oversized coffee table book is as educational as it is mesmerizing. A perfect gift for creative minds and curious souls alike -- a true celebration of how color theory, science, and nature intertwine to paint the universe in every imaginable shade.

Review Quotes

"What a delight! A book that keeps its science as vibrant as its photographs, filled with colorful facts, deep insights, and shiny humor."
--Theodore Gray, author of The Elements

About the Author

TYLER THRASHER is a self-taught chemist and botanist with a BFA in computer animation and art history. He spent much of his childhood living in greenhouses, which would go on to inspire his love for nature. During college Tyler spent his free time crawling through caves, which inspired a body of art that involved synthesizing crystals onto preserved insects and organic matter such as skulls. This quickly became his full-time job and ultimately unraveled a deeper fascination for nature and experimentation, which has carried over into the idea for this very book!

TERRY MUDGE opened the Stemcell Science Shop in 2016 with the goal of elevating the lackluster standard in scientific goods. After several successful years Terry launched his monthly Matter box, one of the most popular science subscription boxes around. He now spends his time hunting down fascinating pieces of nature and science to keep people tantalized by the infinite possibilities of the universe.