Wild Design Hardcover – 9 November 2021
Kimberly Ridley . Princeton Architectural Pr . English
Wild Design reveals the wonders of the natural world as never seen before, through the stunning, extraordinary, and functional forms created by animals, plants, and other organisms all around us. Art and science beautifully intertwine in this fascinating exploration of structures and shapes found in nature, told through lively essays and masterful vintage illustrations. Lose yourself in the mesmerizing microscopic "glass" cases of jewellike diatoms. Sink into the mysterious underground fungal networks that shape the grand design of forests. Discover the surprisingly intricate and varied nests of birds. Wild Design reminds us that remarkable phenomena occur all around us—we just have to know how to find them.
Categories: Science & Mathematics
About the Author
I’m a science writer, essayist, editor, and children’s book author who has been writing about nature, the environment, and health for more than 20 years. My latest passion is writing children’s books, beginning with The Secret Pool (Tilbury House, 2013), a picture book about vernal pools, which has won awards including The John Burroughs Association Riverby Award for “excellent natural history books for young readers.” My new book The Secret Bay, which is about estuaries, will be published by Tilbury House on October 1, 2015 My joy is sharing my love of nature and writing with school children! I’m having a blast collaborating with illustrator Rebekah Raye leading workshops that combine science, writing and art for elementary school students. Contact me to set up a school visit!
