Description
About the Author
Brian Hayes is a senior writer for American Scientist and a recipient of a National Magazine Award. He lives in the Boston area.
Reviews
"Beautifully illustrated, continually informative, it richly deserves to become this season's unlikely bestseller." -- Alain de Botton - The Independent
"Why do you want to know about standpipes and manholes? Take a look, and you will." -- Erica Wagner - The Times
"One of the most magical books I've chanced upon..." -- Alain de Botton - The Observer
"When seen through the discriminating lens of author and photographer Brian Hayes, man-made objects appear as exquisite and natural as organic ones." -- Wired
Awards
Winner of Sally Hacker Prize 2006.
Book Information
ISBN 9780393349832
Author Brian Hayes
Format Paperback
Page Count 568
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 1968g
Dimensions(mm) 257mm * 257mm * 30mm