Arquivistas: 150 Spectacular Rare Crystal Images by Tatiana Dorow is a large-format photography book that celebrates 100 unique mineral specimens within the exclusive Dorow Collection. The crystals range in size from several ounces to an astounding 5,170 pounds. A glimpse into the collection begins with a foreword by Alan Hart, CEO of The Gemmological Association of Great Britain and Scientific Associate at the Natural History Museum London, an introduction from collection founder, Tatiana Dorow, and an intimate view of a mesmerizing Brazilian Enhydro Quartz Sphere, with prehistoric water delicately encapsulated in a naturally occurring inclusion. More than 150 full-page images follow, with each crystal in the curated selection artistically photographed to unveil distinctive color, inclusions, and structure.

Arquivistas is a visually stunning collection of images. It is amazing to me the wide variety of colors, shapes, structures, and details of these crystal. Some of the chosen staging for the pictures are an amazing contrast or compliment to the featured crystal. Some of the images looked like some of the images of space or underwater. Some looked more like landscapes, and others were great examples of the crystallization and wonder that is naturally formed. I think that the images are awe inspiring and engaging, and that anyone with even a vague interest in the topic would be please looking through the pages of this book.

This is a catalogue of a private crystal collection. Each elegant professional photo is accompanied by a caption that identifies the specimen and its place of origin. There is no other text or narrative, apart from a brief foreword and a four page glossary of common mineral terms and forms.. A few of the pieces are particularly striking.

I have this weird thing where I like rocks, and I took geology in college to fulfill my science requirement. This display of crystals reminds me of that, because there is so much variation. Different shapes, colors, designs, and every one just stunning. This would make a fantastic gift and/or coffee table book.
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