The Hidden Beauty of the Microscopic World: What the Tiniest Forms of Life Can Tell Us about Existence and Our Place in the Universe

Awesome book. Full of photos and info. If you have a microscope, get this book!

I love Journeys to the Microcosmos on youtube and this is the reason I bought the book. There is no doubt the images are beautiful and amazing but the print quality and paper really lets it down.I was expecting sharp glossy images as you would when the focus is on that but instead got dulled down images printed on matt paper, it left me uninspired.I would most certainly rebuy this book if they sorted the print quality out and would even pay more for it.Real shame because the potential of the book in high quality print would be stunning.

Good photos but poor use of English lets the book down.

A great book that not only has great colour plates and descriptions but an insight into the way James Weiss goes about collecting and preparing the specimens. Certainly a good companion to Journey to the Microcosms channel on YouTube.

This is an excellent work to accompany the YouTube series. An encouragement to any amateur microscopist about a subject little understood by the lay public.

I love it! Thanks, James!

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley and here are my thoughts.Although this book, with its copious, beautiful photographs, could be a wonderful "coffee table" book, it is hard to imagine that anyone could pick it up and ever put it down again like a piece of decor. The book is part memoir and 100% about introducing those of us who live without a microscope, to a magnificent world that is literally...right under (and of course, IN...) our noses.An obvious choice for the budding scientist, no matter what their age is.However, you don't need to be into science to appreciate the reverence this author has given to the microscopic world that escapes the attention of most of us.I found it hard to put (the ARC ebook) down...which means I'm starting at phone, inches away from my face.It will be much better enjoyed as a physical book.Love this book!

The Hidden Beauty of the Microscopic World is a stunning book about the strange and beautiful world that surrounds us, hidden from sight. The videographer behind the Journey to the Microcosmos YouTube channel (386K subscribers) James Weiss presents a beginner’s guide to the extremely small and utterly strange life that surrounds us. An unbelievable abundance of life flourishes on every surface of our planet. In every drop of dew, on every leaf, and even inside each one of us, invisible yet ingenious life thrives. James Weiss, microbe enthusiast and videographer, has spent thousands of hours peeking into this world and has been astounded by the beauty he finds there.With his captivating photographs and illustrations, James presents this beginner’s guide to microscopic life, from the most simple, single-celled organisms to complex micro-animals. Navigate the births, feasts, triumphs, tragedies and deaths of a cast of tiny characters, including the adorable water bear, the immortal Hydra and the dancing Desmid. Learn how these lifeforms work and what lessons they can teach us about our own existence, and discover how seeing the wonder of nature from a new perspective can change your life. Written in an accessible, conversational style and complemented by gorgeous, vivid, full-colour photographs and beautiful illustrations, this is a fascinating, informative read that will undoubtedly change your view of the world around you.It is extensively researched and seems to be accurate in terms of the information, which is presented in easily digestible paragraphs. It is the type of book that you really need a physical copy of to get the most out of it, and I have ordered a few copies for the science enthusiasts in my family as well as myself. If you enjoy this then I highly recommend Weiss's YouTube channel; I didn't know about it but reading this has me interested in learning more and his enthusiasm for the subject is infectious, which is perfect. Highly recommended.