Mathematics © 1963 Time Inc.
Art Director: Edward A. Hamilton, Associate Designer: Arnold C. Holeywell
Photo Credit: Erich Hartmann from Magnum
An airy model of the spiraling helix joins two shapes found in all forms by mathematics: curve and line. The helix makes a familiar functional appearance in the ordinary screw.
Giant Molecules © 1966 Time Inc.
Art Director: Edward A. Hamilton, Assistant Art Director: Arnold C. Holeywell
Designer: Edwin Taylor, Associate Designer: Charles Mikolaycak, Photo Credit: John Zimmerman
The giant molecule of Lexan plastic displays its hexagonal structure, deliberately created by chemists to give the substance its great strength.
Matter © 1963 Time Inc.
Art Director: Edward A. Hamilton, Designer: Arnold C. Holeywell
Photo Credit: Fritz Goro
Golden crystals form from sulphur, the “brimstone” of the Bible. Most of the other 88 natural elements known today were discovered in relatively recent centuries.
Time © 1966 Time Inc.
Art Director: Sheldon Cotler, Designer: Edwin Taylor
Assistant Designer: Charles Mikolaycak, Photo Credit: Richard Bergeron from DPI
A 19th Century pocket watch offers an elegant example of man’s interest in time.
A Guide to Science © 1967 Time Inc.
Art Director: Sheldon Cotler, Assistant Art Director: Arnold C. Holeywell
Designer: Charles Mikolaycak, Photo Credit: Arthur Seller
Magnetic-tape decks store data in an electronic computer—one of the swift calculators used in modern science for such tasks as plotting spacecraft courses and diagnosing human ailments.
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It has been almost a year since my first posting of LIFE Science Library covers. I am past due presenting you many of the terrific graphic and illustrative elements that grace the interior pages of these visually rich hardback books. I plan to rectify that over the course of this year so be on the lookout for more scientific bits.
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–Amy
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I almost bought a full set of these at a second hand book sale recently…..now I wish I had :) They produced so many fantastic series, all spot on with their graphics, design and photography. Ray
Ah you should have Ray! I don’t have the complete set… at least not yet. ;-) Who knows, maybe you will come across another set down the road.
Looking forward to sharing some of the great graphics on the interior of these. Thanks always for the feedback!
a.