The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of

The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of Photographs

A gorgeous picture book biography of botanist and photographer Anna Atkins--the first person to ever publish a book of photography

After losing her mother very early in life, Anna Atkins (1799â€“1871) was raised by her loving father. He gave her a scientific education, which was highly unusual for women and girls in the early 19th century. Fascinated with the plant life around her, Anna became a botanist. She recorded all her findings in detailed illustrations and engravings, until the invention of cyanotype photography in 1842. Anna used this new technology in order to catalogue plant specimensâ€”a true marriage of science and art. In 1843, Anna published the book Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions with handwritten text and cyanotype photographs. It is considered the first book of photographs ever published. Weaving together histories of women, science, and art, The Bluest of Blues will inspire young readers to embark on their own journeys of discovery and creativity.
Country USA
Brand Abrams Books
Manufacturer Abrams Books for Young Readers
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 52529523
ReleaseDate 2019-02-12
UnitCount 1
Format Picture Book
EANs 9781419725517

Country	USA
Brand	Abrams Books
Manufacturer	Abrams Books for Young Readers
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	52529523
ReleaseDate	2019-02-12
UnitCount	1
Format	Picture Book
EANs	9781419725517

The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of Photographs