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Life Hardcover – Import, April 25, 2006

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4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 82 ratings
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A groundbreaking visual account of human development, from DNA to stem cells, from the world’s leading scientific photographer, Lennart Nilsson. Perhaps no studies of human development have been as important since those of Leonardo da Vinci at the end of the fifteenth century.
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    304 pages
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    Jonathan Cape
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    April 25, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    11.81 x 5.12 x 11.65 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0224076914
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0224076913
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jonathan Cape; First Edition (April 25, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0224076914
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0224076913
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.7 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.81 x 5.12 x 11.65 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 82 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Content of this book is so incredible and magic. But quality or condition not so. If I you write about condition of book that it very good why I received it with torn lids.And green bag surprised all my family :)
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Natalie
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photos
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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This stunning book shows evidence of how early life begins.
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CA Cook
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing photography -- no narrative -- great coffee table book
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2006
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As other reviewers have said, the photography is top notch. I will focus my review on the difference between this book and his "classic", A Child Is Born. When I was deciding on my purchase I did not know which book would be better for my purposes, so I hope to shed some light on that for others.

This book has beautiful photographs displayed using the whole (rather large) page. It has identifying captions (a typical one is "4 months: the yolk-sac above the embryo") but no descriptive narrative otherwise. The pictures are amazing and many from the fetus/embryo section are duplicates of the photos in A Child Is Born. I think this is a great book if you are an admirer of Nilsson's photography or just interested in the human body and human reproduction.

A Child Is Born has narrative describing what happens at each stage of fetal development, accompanied by in-utero photos. It progresses from conception through each stage of fetal and embryonic development. It is a very helpful book to visualize what is happening inside the body of a pregnant woman -- IMHO it is the best pregnancy book out there.

Both books are wonderful but for different purposes, you may want both!
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Elizabeth R Powers
5.0 out of 5 stars Experience the wonder of LIFE!
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2017
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Amazingly illustrated textbook of the beauty of life. I had a book similar to this while pregnant with my daughter. I gave this to my daughter and son-in-law who are expecting my first grandchild. They are able to follow along with the illustrations to see the development of the baby. They just loved it! This book will be a treasured keepsake, and it will be passed around to her friends who are also expecting, so they can also follow along with the miracle of "LIFE".
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Christopher Lyden
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2007
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As an artist and photographer I was inspired by the beauty captured in the images of Nilsson's book "Life", but as a doctor with some knowledge of the subject, I was intrigued by how amazing the body really is. He has caught certain actions and moments (like conception) that were never seen so clearly before. The electronmicroscopy is astounding! Although this book is almost entirely photographs, without text, everyone who reads or views the book will find a new respect and awe for "Life" and how incredible our bodies are constructed and how we reproduce. This photographic journey is truly inspiring!
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Brooke Luckey
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is Fabulous!
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2007
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I purchased this book as a gift for my mother who is a nut for the human body. Before sending it to her I showed it around my office and didn't get it back for over a week. Everyone who saw it was amazed at the high quality and the superb pictures! I had to insist that everybody wash their hands before touching it though. The black pages highlight the photos beautifully but are easily smudged. I would recommend this book for anyone with an interest in the inner workings of the human body and anyone who appreciates close-up photography!
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Sanita
4.0 out of 5 stars Truth doesn't disappoint
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2016
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Content of this book is so incredible and magic. But quality or condition not so. If I you write about condition of book that it very good why I received it with torn lids.
And green bag surprised all my family :)
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Sanita
4.0 out of 5 stars Truth doesn't disappoint
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2016
Content of this book is so incredible and magic. But quality or condition not so. If I you write about condition of book that it very good why I received it with torn lids.
And green bag surprised all my family :)
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Berenice
5.0 out of 5 stars Will definitely buy again!
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019
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I was so pleased when my book arrived! Item was well packaged, and book only had some small tears on the jacket, which I fixed with scotch tape. The actually book was in very good condition! Bonus is it was a great price! It also arrived sooner than expected.
Thank you!
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Amanda E Schwartz
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful and fascinating
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2019
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Huge beautiful pictures. Absolutely fascinating highly recommend. If I had a coffee table it would live on my coffee table
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Andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2019
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This is a beautiful and fascinating book.
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Lilac21
5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary images
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2013
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I am studying anatomy and physiology and came across Nilsson's images through my classes. But his photos are of interest to any human being with an enquiring mind. Truly breath-taking. Beautiful, profound, informative. Amazing images.
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K T B
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book-pictures are brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2016
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Very good book-pictures are brilliant. Lennart Nilsson's photography gives an insight into the miracle of the human body and being.
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RaB
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2016
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Item as described and fantastic book
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Pauline Holland
1.0 out of 5 stars Just pictures
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 29, 2020
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This is rubbish. No exclamation just pictures
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