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Microsculpture: Portraits of Insects

by Levon Biss
Abrams. Oct. 2017. 144p. photos. ISBN 9781419726958. $40. REF
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The notion of bugs as art may cause a moment's pause, but insects as portrayed by British photographer Biss (New York Times; National Geographic; Sports Illustrated) are breathtaking in color and texture. For each specimen, Biss uses computer processes to combine thousands of images of various aspects of a single insect body, from sculptural eyestalks to jewel-toned wings. Purchase this oversize book, created in collaboration with the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, for the jaw-dropping detail and beauty of the visuals, which even bug-averse readers will appreciate.
VERDICT Suitable for all libraries.
Reviewed by Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley Sch., Fort Worth, TX , Nov 17, 2017
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