Magnet

Object Lessons is a series of short books that explore the hidden lives of ordinary things, such as magnets. They have inspired tales of myth, magic, exploration, science, and art for over two thousand years. Eva Barbarossa's book "Magnet" weaves together stories of ancient and modern wonders, discovery, creation, madness, desire, beauty, and awe, taking us from the aurora borealis to the disastrous searches for the North Pole.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 19 September 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Object Lessons is a captivating series of short books that delves into the enigmatic world of ordinary objects, unveiling their hidden lives and captivating essence. Spanning over two millennia, magnets have ignited a rich tapestry of tales, encompassing myth, magic, exploration, science, and art. From the physical realm to the metaphorical, our language is peppered with magnetic allusions, such as magnetic personalities, animal magnetism, mesmerism, and magnetic attraction. While we often take magnets for granted, their significance is paramount, comparable to gravity in its essentiality to our existence and our survival on this planet and in the vast universe. In her mesmerizing work, Magnet, Eva Barbarossa weaves together a tapestry of stories that explores the ancient and modern wonders, the processes of discovery and creation, the depths of madness and desire, and the sheer beauty and awe that permeate our world. From the breathtaking spectacle of the aurora borealis to the treacherous quests for the North Pole, readers are transported on a journey that spans time and continents. This captivating book is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic, further amplifying its reach and enriching the reader's experience with insightful perspectives and thought-provoking insights.

Weight: 130g
Dimension: 121 x 163 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501348754