The Elements has develop into a global sensation, with over 1000000 copies in-print worldwide. 

The highly-anticipated paperback variation of The Elements is ultimately available.

An eye-opening, unique selection of beautiful, never-before-seen photographic representations of the 118 components within the periodic table. 

The parts are what we, and every thing round us, are made from. yet what percentage parts has an individual really visible in natural, uncombined form? The Elements provides this infrequent chance. in accordance with seven years of study and images, the photographs during this booklet make up the main whole, and visually arresting, illustration to be had to the bare eye of each atom within the universe. geared up so as of visual appeal at the periodic desk, each one point is represented by means of a range that features a attractive, full-page, full-color photo that the majority heavily represents it in its purest shape. for instance, at -183°C, oxygen turns from a drab gasoline to a gorgeous faded blue liquid. 

Also integrated are interesting evidence, figures, and tales of the weather in addition to information at the houses of every, together with atomic weight, density, melting and boiling aspect, valence, electronegativity, and the yr and site within which it used to be chanced on. a number of extra photos exhibit each one point in just a little altered types or as utilized in a number of functional methods. The element's place at the periodic desk is pinpointed on a mini rendering of the desk and an illustrated scale of the element's boiling and/or melting issues looks on each one web page besides a density scale that runs alongside the bottom. 

Packed with attention-grabbing details, this mix of good technology and gorgeous creative pictures is the precise present publication for each sentient creature within the universe.

Includes a tear-out poster of Theodore Gray's iconic Photographic Periodic Table!