The bluest of blues : Anna Atkins and the first book of photographs
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Avon Free Library - Children's Nonfiction
J 580.92 ROB
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J 580.92 ROB
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Dansville Public Library - Children's Biography
J BIO ATKINS ROB
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J BIO ATKINS ROB
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Geneva Public Library - Ground Floor Children's Biography
J BIO ATKINS
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J BIO ATKINS
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Avon Free Library - Children's Nonfiction | J 580.92 ROB | Available |
Dansville Public Library - Children's Biography | J BIO ATKINS ROB | Available |
Geneva Public Library - Ground Floor Children's Biography | J BIO ATKINS | Available |
Lima Public Library - Children's Biography | J BIO ATKINS | Available |
Mount Morris Library - Children's Nonfiction | J 580.92 Rob | Available |
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Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references.
Description
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 (1799–1871) 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 specimens—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.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Robinson, F. (2018). The bluest of blues: Anna Atkins and the first book of photographs . Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robinson, Fiona, 1965-. 2018. The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of Photographs. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Robinson, Fiona, 1965-. The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of Photographs Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Robinson, Fiona. The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of Photographs Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2018.
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