# Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe, Book 1 of 3 - Hardcover

by **Theodore Gray** (Author), **Nick Mann** (Photographer)

**With more than 1 million copies sold worldwide, _The Elements_ is the most entertaining, comprehensive, and visually arresting book on all 118 elements in the periodic table.**

Includes a poster of Theodore Gray's iconic photographic periodic table of the elements!

Based on seven years of research and photography by Theodore Gray and Nick Mann, _The Elements_ presents the most complete and visually arresting representation available to the naked eye of every atom in the universe. Organized sequentially by atomic number, every element is visualized by a big beautiful photograph that most closely represents it in its purest form. Several additional photographs show each element in slightly altered forms or as used in various practical ways. Also included are fascinating stories of the elements, told in Theo Grays inimitable style, as well as data on the properties of each, including atomic number, atomic symbol, atomic weight, density, atomic radius, as well as scales for electron filling order, state of matter, and an atomic emission spectrum.

This work of solid science and stunning artistic photographs is the perfect gift book for every sentient creature in the universe.  

### Author Biography

**Theodore Gray** is the author of _The Elements, Molecules_, and _Reactions_, as well as _Theodore Gray's Completely Mad Science, How Things Work_, _Engines_, and the forthcoming _Tools_. He is the creator of the bestselling iPad apps "Elements" and "Molecules," which have both been named "App of the Week" by Apple and was Director of "Disney Animated" (also honored by Apple as "iPad App of the Year"). Gray appeared on stage with Steve Jobs several times in his capacity as a software creator. He also co-founded Wolfram Research, Inc., makers of the widely-used software Mathematica and the Wolfram Alpha website. He lives in Urbana, Illinois.

**Nick Mann** is a photographer specializing in taking beautiful photos of inanimate objects on black backgrounds. His other work includes _Molecules,_ , _Reactions, How Things Work_, _Engines_, and the forthcoming _Tools_, all written by Theodore Gray. In his other life, he works in the quality and manufacturing department for a small scientific imaging company. He lives with his wife, children, and stepson in Urbana, Illinois.

**Number of Pages:** 240

**Dimensions:** 1.1 x 10.1 x 10.4 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 01, 2009

## Details

- **Price:** 35.0 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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