{"product_id":"the-bluest-of-blues-anna-atkins-and-the-first-book-of-photographs-9781419725517","title":"The Bluest of Blues: Anna Atkins and the First Book of Photographs","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor\/illustrator Fiona Robinson's \u003ci\u003eBluest of Blues\u003c\/i\u003e is a gorgeous picture book biography of botanist and photographer Anna Atkins--the first person to ever publish a book of photography.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ALSC Notable Children's Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003ePhotographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions\u003c\/i\u003e with handwritten text and cyanotype photographs. It is considered the first book of photographs ever published. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Weaving together histories of women, science, and art, \u003ci\u003eThe Bluest of Blues\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire young readers to embark on their own journeys of discovery and creativity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The beautiful blue toned illustrations of this book give it a dream-like quality . . . This book will serve as a great introduction to another wonderful woman in the science field.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiona Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e is the author\/illustrator of \u003ci\u003eAda's Ideas\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Whale Shines\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat Animals Really Like\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Useful Moose\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe 3-2-3 Detective Agency\u003c\/i\u003e. Her work has been honored by the Royal Academy of Arts and has been featured in many gallery shows. She lives with her family in Brooklyn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544436445458,"sku":"9781419725517","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d8444807-c2f9-4630-a267-2d51577c4470.jpg?v=1731528080","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-bluest-of-blues-anna-atkins-and-the-first-book-of-photographs-9781419725517","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}