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A review by 1eea10u
The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
A good book with lots of information in a very aesthetically pleasing format.
Each color has about 1-5 pages dedicated to it. Depending on your interests, some colors may be more interesting and fun to read compared to others. For example, Baker-Miller Pink would be for the psychology student. Tyrian purple for the history buff. Chrome Yellow for the art enthusiasts. Ultramarine for the chemistry fan. In short, there’s quite a few different audiences that can enjoy this book.
Due to its large swath of topics covered, it’s easier to recommend specific colors to read, versus the whole book.
I do NOT recommend this as an audiobook, or through a black and white e-reader. This is due to the fact that each page is printed with the color that is being discussed. The visual aid is great at helping immerse yourself in the history and story of the hues. Please obtain a physical copy of book for the best experience.
Each color has about 1-5 pages dedicated to it. Depending on your interests, some colors may be more interesting and fun to read compared to others. For example, Baker-Miller Pink would be for the psychology student. Tyrian purple for the history buff. Chrome Yellow for the art enthusiasts. Ultramarine for the chemistry fan. In short, there’s quite a few different audiences that can enjoy this book.
Due to its large swath of topics covered, it’s easier to recommend specific colors to read, versus the whole book.
I do NOT recommend this as an audiobook, or through a black and white e-reader. This is due to the fact that each page is printed with the color that is being discussed. The visual aid is great at helping immerse yourself in the history and story of the hues. Please obtain a physical copy of book for the best experience.