In Miniature
How Small Things Illuminate The World
(Author) Simon GarfieldIn Miniature is a delightful, entertaining and illuminating investigation into our peculiar fascination with making things small, and what small things tell us about the world at large.Here you will find the secret histories of tiny Eiffel Towers, the truth about the flea circus, a doll's house made for a queen, eerie tableaux of crime scenes, miniature food, model villages and railways, and more. Simon Garfield brings together history, psychology, art and obsession, to explore what fuels the strong appeal of miniature objects among collectors, modellers and fans, and teaches us that there is greatness in the diminutive.
Simon Garfield
Simon Garfield is a British journalist and non-fiction author known for his engaging and accessible writing style. He has written numerous books on a wide range of topics, including history, popular culture, and technology. Some of his most notable works include "Just My Type: A Book About Fonts," "On the Map: A Mind-Expanding Exploration of the Way the World Looks," and "Timekeepers: How the World Became Obsessed with Time."
Garfield's works are characterized by their meticulous research, wit, and ability to make complex subjects understandable and entertaining for a general audience. His contributions to literature include shedding light on overlooked aspects of everyday life and history, as well as challenging readers to think differently about the world around them.
One of Garfield's most famous works is "Just My Type," which explores the history and impact of typography on society and culture. This book has been praised for its insight into a seemingly mundane subject and for making readers appreciate the significance of fonts in our daily lives. Garfield's work has had a lasting impact on the non-fiction genre, inspiring readers to see the world in a new light and sparking a renewed interest in topics that may have been previously overlooked.
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