The History of the Computer
People, Inventions, and Technology that Changed Our World
$24.36
- Hardcover
128 pages
- Release Date
16 August 2022
Summary
A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world-from the abacus to the smartphone-and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science.
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A strikingly illustrated overview of the computing machines that have changed our world-from the abacus to the smartphone-and the people who made them, by the New York Times bestselling author and illust…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781984857422 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1984857428 |
| Author: | Rachel Ignotofsky |
| Publisher: | Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale |
| Imprint: | Ten Speed Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 16 August 2022 |
| Weight: | 700g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 295mm x 226mm |
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“A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond–I loved it . ” –Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi
“A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to the iPhone and beyond—I loved it.”—Eben Upton, Founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi
About The Author
Rachel Ignotofsky
Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Science Friday, Brain Pickings, and more. She is the author of Women in Science, Women in Sports, Women in Art, I Love Science, and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth. She is a graduate of Tyler School of Art’s graphic design program.
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