The Smale Collection: Beauty in Natural Crystals

by Stephen T. Smale, Gloria Staebler (Editor), Guenther Neumeier (Editor)

The acclaimed photography of Jeff Scovil (70 plates) and Steve Smale (30 plates) capture the presence of masterpieces from one of the world's finest private collections--that of celebrated mathematician Steve Smale and his wife Clara. Captions and commentary by Smale himself provide context for these important pieces and insight into the mineral specimen trade.

204 pages, Hardcover

First published May 18, 2006