The No1 Ethical retailer for Books, CD’s, DVD’s & Games
30 Day Refund Guarantee

Beneath the Sea in 3-D

Beneath the Sea in 3-D

by Mark Blum (Author)

  • Used

    Hardcover 1998

    $3.81
Synopsis

Dive into the world's most exotic waters without even getting wet! This amazing collection of stereoscopic photographs brings to life the spectacular creatures of the deep like never before. A truly foolproof 3-D experience, Beneath the Sea in 3-D is complete with lenses innovatively bound in the hardback cover at precisely the right viewing distance to allow you to go inside the photograph and perceive depth and detail far beyond the ability of normal human vision. See eye-to-eye with a luminescent angelfish, go one-on-one with a lively shrimp, and swim surprisingly close to an ethereal jellyfish. Accompanied by descriptive and informative captions, these extraordinary photographs -- sure to amaze and delight readers of all ages -- provide an entertaining glimpse into the incredible range and diversity of life in the sea.

$3.81

Save:$14.01 (79%)

Quantity

2 in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 96
 Edition: First Printing
 Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 26 Feb 1998
ISBN 10: 0811814122
ISBN 13: 9780811814126

Media Reviews
-- Sunset, June 1997 Flipping open California photographer Mark Blum's Beneath the Sea in 3-D for the first time is a lot like slipping on a mask and snorkel on a maiden dive. You don't think it'll work, but once you get the hang of it you're surprised at just how much fun it is.... As you peer through the goggles that flip up from the cover, the twin photos merge into a remarkably detailed single three-dimensional image. A green-and-black nudibranch eating tunicates on a head of bright orange coral jumps off the page. Even subtle details, such as the delicate filigree of the translucent tunicates and two tiny red crabs hidden in the coral, stand out. As you dive deeper into this undersea world of creeping lobsters and schooling barracuda, you may find yourself holding your breath. -- Scuba Times, June 1997 If you have ever spent hours in conversation with non-divers only to fail to describe the intricate beauty of the underwater world, then a new collection of photos by Mark Blum, presented in an innovative way, will help. Beneath the Sea in 3-D is a unique collection of stereophotographs. No more stuttering and hand waving while you try to explain how it feels to see a grouper swim toward you with its mouth wide open looking for dinner. Just turn to one of the more than 40 3-D photos and have them look through the special lenses that are bound into the back cover of the book. The stereophotographs are shot with a single camera using two lenses simultaneously. This provides two images taken from two different perspectives. These images are then placed side-by-side and when seen through the 3-D lenses, the brain combines both pictures into one very realistic image that really jumps out at you. The effect is amazing, bringing out details and characteristics of sea life that go unnoticed in regular photos. With this collection at your side, your non-diving friends will certainly become your newest dive buddies. Mark Blum has hauled his camera equipment to the Caribbean, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Fiji to create award-winning images. When not diving, he resides in Pacific Grove on Monterey Bay, California.
Author Bio
Mark Blum began taking 3-D photographs at age fifteen. After becoming a certified scuba diver he turned his eye to photographing marine life. With scuba gear and stereo photography equipment in tow, he has traveled to the Caribbean, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Fiji to create award-winning stereoscopic photographs. He lives in Pacific Grove on Monterey Bay, California.