Simon Garfield
In Miniature: How Small Things Illuminate The World
In Miniature: How Small Things Illuminate The World
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In Miniature is a fascinating exploration into our fascination with making things small, revealing the secret histories of tiny objects, and teaching us that greatness can be found in the diminutive.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2019
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
In Miniature is a captivating, delightful, and enlightening exploration into our peculiar fascination with creating things in small sizes and the profound insights that these miniature objects can provide about the larger world. Within these pages, you will discover the fascinating secret histories of tiny Eiffel Towers, uncover the truth behind the enigmatic flea circus, explore a doll's house meticulously crafted for a queen, witness eerie tableaux of crime scenes, savor miniature food, marvel at model villages and railways, and much more. Author Simon Garfield skillfully weaves together history, psychology, art, and obsession to delve into the underlying reasons why miniature objects hold such a strong appeal for collectors, modelers, and enthusiasts alike. He reveals that there is indeed greatness to be found in the diminutive, showcasing the remarkable stories and hidden wonders that lie within these miniature worlds.
Weight: 212g
Dimension: 193 x 146 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786890795
Edition number: Main
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