The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, And Culture Of Clouds
by Gavin Pretor-Pinney /
2007 / English / EPUB, Mobipocket
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Now in paperback: the runaway British bestseller that has
cloudspotters everywhere looking up.
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.
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,
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
The Cloudspotter's Guide will
have enthusiasts, weather watchers, and the just plain curious
floating on cloud nine.
will
have enthusiasts, weather watchers, and the just plain curious
floating on cloud nine.
