Adelbert Ames, Jr.: A Life of Vision and Becomingness

by W.C. Bamberger

Cultural Writing. Biography. Adelbert Ames, Jr. (1880-1955) was the creator of some of the most memorable scientific demonstrations of the 20th century. He created rooms where small children tower over their parents, demonstrations where playing cards and cigarette packs and matchbooks seem to change size and position in the blink of an eye. These demonstrations, dazzling and delightful as they are, were created with the intent of communicating Ames's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0917453425
• ISBN13: 9780917453427
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Bamberger
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.