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Li: Dynamic Form in Nature (Mathemagical Ancient Wizdom)

Li: Dynamic Form in Nature (Mathemagical Ancient Wizdom)
By David Wade

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Why does Nature use the same special patterns over and over again? What are the main families of natural design? How are they formed? Did the ancient Chinese really study this subtle and elegant subject?

In this beautiful book, illustrated by David Wade, a new perception of organic pattern, 'Li', is presented for the first time in the West. Essential reading for designers, artists, philosophers and natural scientists.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #25337 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-04-03
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 64 pages

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New Scientist
A Top 3 Recommended Book.

Customer Reviews

Superb little book5
I bought this book when it first came out a few years ago. There were a heap of five star reviews at that time - I don't know what Amazon has done with them all but they're not here any more. The book however, still is! This is one of those simple little books which gets under your skin and can change the way you look at almost everything. David Wade opens your eyes to the patterns nature makes at every scale. A more comprehensive book on the same subject is The Self-Made Tapestry by Philip Ball, but Li somehow manages to do something to the reader which Ball's book fails to do. A great book for designers, artists, philosophers and people with open eyes everywhere.