"The Art of Tinkering" is a hardcover book; the book title is in the shape of gear with positive and negative concentric outlines against a backdrop of other mechanical illustrations.
There is a variety of lamps and lanterns with photography equipment.
A layout page with a profile of the lower torso of someone holding a sizeable twinkling purse.
There are multiple types of wires in various shapes, such as Ferris wheel and wire tools, such as pliers, spools, timepieces.
There are stuffed animals in boxed crates at the top, metal trays with tools to make other toys.
Examples of artists and their art in elemental forces include wind, water, and fire, such as a lo-fi solar-powered laser cutter or a modified record player that can translate a tree's secret sounds.
Various crafting items and tools, hot glue gun, power drill, voltage meter, etc.

The Art of Tinkering by Karen Wilkinson, and Mike Petrich

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This book is not your average art book. Brought to you by the Exploratorium's Tinkering Studio, The Art of Tinkering is an unprecedented celebration of what it means to tinker: to take things apart, explore tools and materials, and build wondrous, wild art that's part science and part technology. Join 150+ makers as they share the stories behind their beautiful and bold works—and learn a few lessons in tinkering yourself.

Hardcover, 224 pages.


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  • Weight: 2.0 lb
  • Product Type: Books

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