The gorgeous book is the latest in the snowflake series of books that show the beauty of those microscopic little flakes of ice and the inadvertent art that nature. Nov 17, 2003 the author, kenneth libbrecht, is chairman of the physics department at cal tech and has done some professional work studying snowflakes. It is a chunky book with over 500 photographs along with snowflakerelated literary quotations. A published credit of kenneth libbrecht is the secret life of a snowflake.
A brief history of snowflake observations and study. Ken libbrecht s field guide to snowflakes is the fourth of five books written by caltechs kenneth libbrecht. This book is a discussion of the physics of the snowflake, history of research into snowflakes, the morphology of the different types of snowflakes. However, much of his recent research has focused on the properties of ice crystals, particularly the structure of snowflakes. Buy a cheap copy of the little book of snowflakes by kenneth libbrecht. He has authored several books on this topic, including the snowflake. A north dakota native, ken studies the molecular dynamics of crystal growth, including how ice crystals grow from water vapor, which is essentially the physics of snowflakes. A cute giftbook packed with glorious color microphotography of real snow. His photos of snowflakes have appeared in national geographic, the new york times, and on martha stewarts tv show, as well as numerous other places. Libbrecht has also published a small photo catalog of over 140 beautiful snow crystals the little book of snowflakes in stunning detail and this makes a great companion book. I had not know about this volume until i received his most recent book the art of the snowflake in late 2007. A cute giftbook packed with glorious color microphotography of real snow crystals by dr. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The little book of snowflakes by kenneth libbrecht, hardcover.
Using a microscope, libbrecht, a physicist, takes photos of snowflakes. A close look at what snowflakes are, how they form, and why they look like they do. He is the author of the little book of snowflakes and ken libbrechts field guide to snowflakes. Winters frozen artistry, libbrecht teams with author rachel wing to create the most fascinating book on snowflakes ever published.
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He was originally trained as a solar astronomer, studying under robert dicke at princeton university and received his ph. Libbrecht has published numerous articles on a range of scientific topics, including the free oscillations of the sun and stars, ultracold atomic gases, the detection of gravitational radiation, and the mechanics of crystal growth. Winters frozen artistry by kenneth libbrecht and rachel wing gives us all a close look at snowflakes, no matter where you spend. This book is a discussion of the physics of the snowflake, history of research into snowflakes, the morphology of the.
The brilliant photographs, taken by physics professor kenneth libbrecht, are complemented by captions highlighting the science of snowflakes and literary quotes on the backside. Ken libbrechts field guide to snowflakes kenneth george. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the snowflake. Kenneth libbrecht is a professor of physics and department chairman at the california institute of technology libbrecht received a b. The physics professor from california has been shooting flakes for the past 11 years and is now showcasing his amazing results in a book, the snowflake. He lives in pasadena, ca, with his wife and two children. Libbrecht uses a firstperson narration to describe the microphotography process that he uses to create the images and then goes on to outline the life cycle of a snowflakea solid addition to any science collection, this book will draw in young enthusiasts, and the beautiful photographs will engage casual browsers. Winters secret beauty, this companion gift book features new, superdetailed photographs of snowflakes, detailed captions containing the science behind their beauty, and literary quotes relating to snow and nature. Winters secret beauty by kenneth libbrecht and patricia rasmussen, which i described as the beautiful marriage of two sides of nature. Kenneth libbrecht is the author of the snowflake, the art of the snowflake, and our other snowcrystal titles. Ken libbrechts field guide to snowflakes by kenneth. Achetez neuf ou doccasion snowflakes kenneth libbrecht livres passer au contenu principal.
Kenneth libbrecht is a professor of physics at cal tech, and his closeup color photographs of snowflakes is truly miraculous. His latest news and views about snowflakes can be found at his website. Whittell consults kenneth libbrecht, former head of physics at the california institute of technology, and learns that a million billion snowflakes land on our. Ken libbrechts field guide to snowflakes is the fourth of five books written.
He subsequently joined the faculty at caltech, where he is currently professor of physics and head of the physics department. There is a wealth of information in this book for the novice. It contains over 500 pictures of all different types of snowflakes, in beautiful colors and showing exquisite detail. Oct 15, 2008 snowflakes ebook written by kenneth libbrecht. Nov 17, 2003 this book is book in a coffeetable format and the many photos are top quality and breathtaking. The snowflake by kenneth libbrecht goodreads share book. Snowflake by kenneth libbrecht 2003 1003 kenneth libbrecht on. A collection of amazing photography of snow crystals using a unique system. Libbrecht was originally trained as a solar astronomer, studying under robert dicke at princeton and receiving his phd in 1984.
Kenneth libbrecht is a published author of childrens books. Caltech physics professor kenneth libbrecht and photographer patricia rasmussen have put together a beautiful dissertation on the awesome formation and science behind snowflake formationas much as is currently known, that isthere is still much to be deciphered in one of natures most beautiful and mysterious creations, but the basics are all here and depicted in beautiful detail along with easy to understand science. Oct 31, 2004 following the success of the snowflake. This spectacular collection of postcards of actual snowflakes is guaranteed to fascinate both the sender and recipient. His latest news and views about snowflakes can be fo. Snowflakes and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Libbrecht is a professor of physics at the california institute of technology caltech. This book is a complete guide to the science of snowflakes. Kenneth libbrecht books list of books by author kenneth. The secret life of a snowflake by kenneth george libbrecht. An upclose look at the art and science of snowflakes. His books include ken libbrechts field guide to snowflakes, the art of the snowflake, and others.
New book explores the world of snow, with all its wonder. An upclose look at the art and science of snowflakes by kenneth libbrecht ebook the secret life of a snowflake. Snowflakes may be an everyday, common subject, but youve never seen them like this. The snowflake by kenneth libbrecht overdrive rakuten. His books include ken libbrechts field guide to snowflakes, the art. And many of his snowflake books and products can be found at this is an incredible book. Kenneth libbrecht is a professor of physics at caltech, where he studies how crystals grow. Dec 05, 20 the art and science of growing snowflakes in a lab physicist kenneth libbrecht can make snowflakes with elegant spindles or blocky tabs by manipulating temperature.
Kenneth libbrecht books, biography, contact information. He was raised in north dakota and educated at caltech and princeton, receiving his ph. It was published by voyageur press and has a total of 112 pages in the book. Images captured by kenneth libbrecht with a specially designed photomicroscope. The title of this book is the snowflake and it was written by kenneth libbrecht. Snowflake bentleys pioneering book snow crystals, libbrechts. Snowflakes that fell to earth in northern ontario, alaska, vermont, michigan, and the sierra nevada mountains of california. Buy a cheap copy of the snowflake book by kenneth libbrecht. Libros en idiomas extranjeros saltar al contenido principal.
Snowflakes by kenneth libbrecht nook book ebook barnes. Kenneth libbrecht is a professor of physics at caltech, where he studies the molecular dynamics of crystal growth, especially how ice crystals grow from water vapor, which is essentially the physics of snowflakes. Buy the paperback book field guide to snowflakes by kenneth libbrecht at indigo. Told by kenneth libbrecht, a scientist who knows snowflakes better than almost anyone, the story features his brilliant photographs of real snowflakes, snowflakes forming in the authors lab, water evaporating, clouds developing, ice crystals, rain, dew, and frostall the elements of the world and weather that add up, flake by flake, to the white landscape of winter. Ken libbrechts field guide to snowflakes is a small book thats packed with information.
An upclose look at the art and science of snowflakes voyageur press. His work was even honored on a stamp back when they were 39 cents. Kenneth libbrecht is a professor of physics at caltech. Libbrecht for his contribution to beauty for the libraries of time. The snowflake book by kenneth libbrecht thriftbooks. Meet the caltech professor whos building a bigger snowflake. Libbrecht is a professor of physics at the california institute of. Libbrecht captured with a specially designed snowflake photomicroscope another cool snowflake photograph by kenneth libbrecht.
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Kenneth libbrecht, the worlds expert on snowflakes, has written a 540page book on them. Winters secret beauty written by kenneth libbrecht. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read snowflakes. In this book, he has made the beauty and the mystery of the snowflakes accessible to all. The guardian kenneth libbrecht, as we can see from his spectacular photos of snowflakes, is in his element when the white stuff falls. Snowflake books california institute of technology. Winters secret beauty, collaborating with patricia. The snowflake by kenneth libbrecht, hardcover barnes. Join libbrecht and wing as they charmingly chronicle the creation of snow crystals, both in nature and in the laboratory. About the author kenneth libbrecht is a professor of physics at caltech, where he studies the molecular dynamics of crystal growth, especially how ice crystals grow from water vapor, which is essentially the physics of snowflakes. He looks at snowflakes under a microscope and takes photographs of what he sees.
The author, kenneth libbrecht, is chairman of the physics department at cal tech and has done some professional work studying snowflakes. Kenneth libbrecht is the author of the snowflake, the art of the snowflake, and our. So i wrote a book all about snowflakes the snowflake. Sep 01, 2003 according to the snow tourist, the author of the snowflake, kenneth libbrecht, is actually the foremost snow scholar of our time, following in the footsteps of wilson bentley who first photographed snowflakes and ukichiro nakaya who first made artificial snowflakes so he could study them.
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