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The Art of the Cosmos: Visions from the Frontier of Deep Space Exploration

by Jim Bell
Union Square. Nov. 2022. 224p. ISBN 9781454946083. $35. REF
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With cameras now orbiting Earth and hurtling through the solar system and robotic landers on Mars, space images are more numerous and accessible. Bell (Sch. of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State Univ.; Discovering Mars: A History of Observation and Exploration of the Red Planet; Hubble Legacy: 30 Years of Discoveries and Images) showcases 125 notable examples, from photos taken by astronauts to dazzling views of the Milky Way and deep space, enhanced with sophisticated computer and artistic techniques. Watercolors, digital art, and glass renditions complement the photographs, roughly arranged by the subject’s distance from the sun.
VERDICT Breathtaking images, accompanied by Bell’s scientific notes and comments on artistic techniques, make this an attractive choice for art, photography, and science collections.
Reviewed by Maggie Knapp , May 01, 2023
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