Isbn: 9780396062080 - the splendor of iridescence; structural colors in the animal world (17 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Hilda Simon (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Hilda Simon (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Hilda Simon (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Acceptable. This hardcover edition of "The Splendor of Iridescence" is in good condition, with a dust jacket that shows signs of wear, including edge tears and chipping. The binding remains strong, and the pages are clean without inscriptions or library markings. The book's illustrations by the author add a unique touch, enhancing its appeal. worn with notable edge tears and chipping. Hilda Simon (illustrated by the author) (illustratore).…

Condizione: Very Good. 1st. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Hilda Simon (illustratore).

Condizione: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Hilda Simon (illustratore).

Condizione: Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Hilda Simon (illustratore). …

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Hilda Simon (illustratore).

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Hilda Simon (illustratore).

Hardcover. 268pp. Address label else very good, clean and sound condition without dust jacket. Hilda Simon (illustratore).

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Bound in publisher's cloth. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Hilda Simon (illustratore).

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket Present. 268 pages, illustrated in color. "This book, which intends to explore only one aspect of the vast and mysterious wonderland of color, was born out of delight in and admiration for certain exquisite colors found in the animal kingdom. Most specifically, this involved structural colors -iridescent and metallic hues- displayed by certain birds, insects, and other creatures." FINE HARDCOVER. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hilda Simon (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Dodd, Mead & Company, 1971. Quarto. Hardcover. Book is very good. Dust jacket is very good. Hilda Simon (illustratore).

hardcover. Condizione: Acceptable. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only. Hilda Simon (illustratore).…

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good+/Very Good. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The author/illustrator/scientist skillfully conveys the wonderous quality of iridescent coloring on birds, fish and insects (we mammals lost out). Extensively illustrated with Simons graceful colored drawings. 268 pages. Corners bumped. Hilda Simon (illustratore). …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. green, dec. cloth, dust jacket, 268 pages : illustrations (some color).CONTENTS: Part One: The anatomy of structural colors The ABC of light and color,A history of color,The mechanics of iridescence,Part Two: The beauty of iridescence,Iridescent colors in the animal world,The bird of Juno: the Peacock,The bird of Quetzalcoatl: the Quetzal,Flying jewels: Hummingbirds The nectareaters: Sunbirds,The Madagascan marvel: Urania moths The blue butterflies: Morphoes,The gold bugs: Iridescent beetles.A remarkable aspect of this book is its combination of art and science. The author, an accomplished professional artist in the field of natural history, particularly in drawings of birds and insects, is the daughter of a scientist who specialized in optics and was an authority on light interference, the optical phenomenon which plays an important role here. It was this background which enabled the author to approach the subject in a refreshingly original way. What makes a blue bird blue? top edge of d.j. has small chips and tears.in protective mylar jacket. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hilda Simon (illustratore). Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Hilda Simon (illustratore).