Cut in half : the hidden world inside everyday objects

By:

Warren, Mike

Contributor(s):

Woodward, Jonothan (Photographs by)

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: San Francisco Chronicle Books 2018Description: 140pISBN:

9781452168623 (hbk.)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

683.8 WAR

Summary: "What exactly is inside a laptop, a golf ball, a vacuum cleaner, or a novelty singing fish toy? The insides of these and dozens of other objects are revealed in this photographic exploration of the stuff all around us, exposed and explained. With the help of a high-pressure waterjet cutter able to slice through 4 inches of steel plate, designer and fabricator Mike Warren (creator of the popular Cut in Half YouTube channel) cuts into everything from boom boxes to boxing gloves, oil filters to seashells, describing and demystifying the inner workings and materials of each. With a cleverly die-cut case and gorgeously detailed photography, Cut in Half is a fascinating and accessible popular science look at the extraordinary in the everyday. • Entertaining photo-driven pop science book for curious minds • Cross section views of household appliances, sports equipment, electronics, toys and games, and more Fans of The Way Things Work , The Book of Hidden Things , and Things Come Apart will love this book. This book is perfect • Curious readers of all ages • Cut in Half YouTube fans • Pop science fans • Photography buffs"

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Maker Space Book	Maker Space Library	683.8 WAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		MS0040

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"What exactly is inside a laptop, a golf ball, a vacuum cleaner, or a novelty singing fish toy? The insides of these and dozens of other objects are revealed in this photographic exploration of the stuff all around us, exposed and explained. With the help of a high-pressure waterjet cutter able to slice through 4 inches of steel plate, designer and fabricator Mike Warren (creator of the popular Cut in Half YouTube channel) cuts into everything from boom boxes to boxing gloves, oil filters to seashells, describing and demystifying the inner workings and materials of each. With a cleverly die-cut case and gorgeously detailed photography, Cut in Half is a fascinating and accessible popular science look at the extraordinary in the everyday.

• Entertaining photo-driven pop science book for curious minds
• Cross section views of household appliances, sports equipment, electronics, toys and games, and more

Fans of The Way Things Work , The Book of Hidden Things , and Things Come Apart will love this book.

This book is perfect
• Curious readers of all ages
• Cut in Half YouTube fans
• Pop science fans
• Photography buffs"

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