Edité par Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2009
ISBN 10 : 0738212563 ISBN 13 : 9780738212562
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New.
Edité par Cambridge, MA : Da Capo Press (2010), 2010
Vendeur : MW Books, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 291 pages; Description: viii, 291 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subject: Leonardo, -- da Vinci, -- 1452-1519. Artists -- Italy -- Biography. Inventors -- Italy -- Biography. Summary: This book explores the mind of Leonardo Da Vinci and explains the profound impact his ideas have had on our times, discussing his paintings, fascination with water, and dream of flying. Revered today as, perhaps, the greatest of Renaissance painters, Leonardo da Vinci was a scientist at heart. The artist who created the Mona Lisa also designed functioning robots and digital computers, constructed flying machines and built the first heart valve. His intuitive and ingenious approach, a new mode of thinking, linked highly diverse areas of inquiry in startling new ways and ushered in a new era. In this work, the author, a science journalist, deciphers the forgotten legacy of this universal genius and demonstrates that today we have much to learn from Leonardo's way of thinking. The author sheds light on the mystery behind Leonardo's paintings, takes us through the many facets of his fascination with water, and explains the true significance of his dream of flying. It is a glimpse into the complex and brilliant mind of this inventor, scientist, and pioneer of a new world view, with profound consequences for our times. 1 Kg.
Edité par Da Capo Press, New York, New York, 2010
Vendeur : Kenneth A. Himber, Lebanon, NJ, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. 1st Edition. (First Edition, First Printing) Book is a clean tight unmarked copy.
Edité par Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2009
ISBN 10 : 0738212563 ISBN 13 : 9780738212562
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Edité par Cambridge, MA : Da Capo Press (2010), 2010
Vendeur : MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlande
Edition originale
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 291 pages; Description: viii, 291 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subject: Leonardo, -- da Vinci, -- 1452-1519. Artists -- Italy -- Biography. Inventors -- Italy -- Biography. Summary: This book explores the mind of Leonardo Da Vinci and explains the profound impact his ideas have had on our times, discussing his paintings, fascination with water, and dream of flying. Revered today as, perhaps, the greatest of Renaissance painters, Leonardo da Vinci was a scientist at heart. The artist who created the Mona Lisa also designed functioning robots and digital computers, constructed flying machines and built the first heart valve. His intuitive and ingenious approach, a new mode of thinking, linked highly diverse areas of inquiry in startling new ways and ushered in a new era. In this work, the author, a science journalist, deciphers the forgotten legacy of this universal genius and demonstrates that today we have much to learn from Leonardo's way of thinking. The author sheds light on the mystery behind Leonardo's paintings, takes us through the many facets of his fascination with water, and explains the true significance of his dream of flying. It is a glimpse into the complex and brilliant mind of this inventor, scientist, and pioneer of a new world view, with profound consequences for our times. 1 Kg.
Edité par Da Capo Press, Cambridge, MA, 2010
ISBN 10 : 0306818256 ISBN 13 : 9780306818257
Vendeur : LEFT COAST BOOKS, Santa Barbara, CA, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st. viii, 291 pages, illustrations; 24 cm. Tight, clean copy. Stated First Da Capo Press edition. Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. A fine copy of the first printing. "This book explores the mind of Leonardo Da Vinci and explains the profound impact his ideas have had on our times, discussing his paintings, fascination with water, and dream of flying. Revered today as, perhaps, the greatest of Renaissance painters, Leonardo da Vinci was a scientist at heart. The artist who created the Mona Lisa also designed functioning robots and digital computers, constructed flying machines and built the first heart valve. His intuitive and ingenious approach, a new mode of thinking, linked highly diverse areas of inquiry in startling new ways and ushered in a new era. In this work, the author, a science journalist, deciphers the forgotten legacy of this universal genius and demonstrates that today we have much to learn from Leonardo's way of thinking. The author sheds light on the mystery behind Leonardo's paintings, takes us through the many facets of his fascination with water, and explains the true significance of his dream of flying. It is a glimpse into the complex and brilliant mind of this inventor, scientist, and pioneer of a new world view, with profound consequences for our times." - Publisher. Size: 8vo. Collectible.
Edité par Da Capo Press, 2011
ISBN 10 : 0306820080 ISBN 13 : 9780306820083
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New.
Edité par Da Capo Press, 2011
ISBN 10 : 0306820080 ISBN 13 : 9780306820083
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Edité par Da Capo Press, Cambridge, MA, 2008
ISBN 10 : 0306818256 ISBN 13 : 9780306818257
Vendeur : Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australie
Edition originale
Hard Cover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. viii, 291pp, index,bibliography, notes, chronology, bw ills. Or orange boards in jacket. Light edge wear to jacket. A unique glimpse into the mind of artist, inventor, scientist and pioneer of a new world view-Leonardo da Vinci. Size: 8vo.
Edité par Da Capo Lifelong, 2009
ISBN 10 : 0738212563 ISBN 13 : 9780738212562
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. reprint edition. 344 pages. 8.25x5.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.
Edité par Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2009
ISBN 10 : 0738212563 ISBN 13 : 9780738212562
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, Royaume-Uni
Etat : New.
Edité par Da Capo Pr, 2011
ISBN 10 : 0306820080 ISBN 13 : 9780306820083
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Trade Paperback. Etat : Brand New. reprint edition. 291 pages. 8.25x4.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.
Edité par Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2009
ISBN 10 : 0738212563 ISBN 13 : 9780738212562
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, Royaume-Uni
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Edité par Da Capo Press, 2011
ISBN 10 : 0306820080 ISBN 13 : 9780306820083
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, Royaume-Uni
Etat : New.
Edité par Da Capo Press, 2011
ISBN 10 : 0306820080 ISBN 13 : 9780306820083
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, Royaume-Uni
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.