# Cut in Half: The Hidden World Inside Everyday Objects (Pop Science and Photography Gift Book, How Things Work Book) - Hardcover

by **Mike Warren** (Author), **Jonothan Woodward** (Photographer)

**What exactly is inside a laptop, a golf ball, a vacuum cleaner, or a novelty singing fish toy?** The insides of these and dozens of other objects are revealed in this photographic exploration of the stuff all around us, exposed and explained. With the help of a high-pressure waterjet cutter able to slice through 4 inches of steel plate, designer and fabricator Mike Warren (creator of the popular Cut in Half YouTube channel) cuts into everything from boom boxes to boxing gloves, oil filters to seashells, describing and demystifying the inner workings and materials of each. With a cleverly die-cut case and gorgeously detailed photography, _Cut in Half_ is a fascinating and accessible popular science look at the extraordinary in the everyday.

\- Entertaining photo-driven pop science book for curious minds  
\- Cross section views of household appliances, sports equipment, electronics, toys and games, and more

**Fans of _The Way Things Work_, _The Book of Hidden Things_, and _Things Come Apart_ will love this book.**

This book is perfect for:  
\- Curious readers of all ages  
\- Cut in Half YouTube fans  
\- Pop science fans  
\- Photography buffs

### Author Biography

Mike Warren is a designer, inventor, and popular science writer steeped in maker culture whose work has been featured in Wired, the _New York Times_, _Popular Scientist_, CNET, and _New Scientist_. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Jonothan Woodward creates food, product, interior, and lifestyle images for a wide range of clients. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

**Number of Pages:** 144

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 10.1 x 9 IN

**Publication Date:** September 04, 2018

## Details

- **Price:** 32.5 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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