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Smallest book and millipede, SEM
Smallest book in the world with a millipede. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a millipede (class Diplopoda) and the smallest published book in the world. This tiny leather- bound volume measures just 2.4 by 2.9 millimetres in page area. It is a 24-page picture book of the alphabet by the German typographer Josua Reichert. It was manufactured in Leipzig, Germany. Only single copies were made of smaller books, whereas a limited edition of this book was published by Die Gestalten Verlag, Germany, from September 2001. It comes with a wooden carrying box and a magnifying glass, and is priced at 69 UK Pounds ($110). ISBN: Magnification unknown
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Alphabet Arthropod Binding Book Bound Commercial Cover Diplopoda Eating For Sale German Germany Leather Leipzig Microscopic Millipede Pest Picture Printed Printing Product Published Publishing Rare Reading Retail Size Small Smallest Tiny Valuable Worm Collectors Item Hardback Josua Lilliputian Miniscule Sold
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the fascinating world of tiny wonders with our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints. This captivating image showcases the intricate details of a millipede, captured in stunning clarity through Science Photo Library's Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) technology. Delicately balanced on a miniature tome, this tiny arthropod adds a sense of wonder and amazement. Our Fine Art Prints are perfect for adding a unique and thought-provoking touch to any space, inspiring curiosity and appreciation for the beauty found in the smallest of details.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.5cm (16" x 19.9")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the fascinating combination of the smallest book in the world and a minuscule millipede. The image, captured using a coloured scanning electron microscope (SEM), reveals intricate details of both subjects that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye. The featured book is an extraordinary creation by German typographer Josua Reichert, measuring a mere 2.4 by 2.9 millimetres in page area. This leather-bound volume consists of 24 pages displaying vivid illustrations depicting each letter of the alphabet. Manufactured in Leipzig, Germany, this rare piece was published as a limited edition by Die Gestalten Verlag from September 2001. Accompanied by a wooden carrying box and magnifying glass, this remarkable collector's item is priced at £69 ($110). Its cover exudes elegance with its hardback binding and serves as a testament to the marvels that can be achieved through advanced printing technology. In addition to showcasing this extraordinary literary creation, the SEM image also captures an arthropod wonder – a millipede from class Diplopoda. With its numerous legs and segmented body, this tiny creature adds another layer of intrigue to the photograph. This print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate not only exceptional craftsmanship but also nature's incredible diversity on both macroscopic and microscopic scales. It is truly an awe-inspiring fusion of artistry and science that will captivate any observer fortunate enough to lay eyes upon it.
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