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Edition · 2018-09-04 · Hardcover

Cut in Half

MWMike Warren
2018
year of publication
144
pages
English (United States)
language
Hardcover
cover
Publisher
chroniclebooks
ISBN-13
978-14-5216-862-3
EAN
9781452168623
Publication date
2018-09-04
Book
Cut in Half · 1 edition
The publisher on this edition

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 for: • Curious readers of all ages • Cut in Half YouTube fans • Pop science fans • Photography buffs