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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Publication Date
2022-11-01
Pages
304
ISBN
1718502346
Category

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
No Starch Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1718502346
ISBN-13
9781718502345
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16057277321

Product Key Features

Book Title
Open Circuits : the Inner Beauty of Electronic Components
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Engineering (General), Industrial Design / Product, Industrial, Electronics / General
Publication Year
2022
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Technology & Engineering
Author
Eric Schlaepfer, Windell Oskay
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
38.2 Oz
Item Length
10.3 in
Item Width
8.3 in

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Trade
LCCN
2022-015611
Reviews
"This book made me fall in love with electronics all over again . . . Part history book, part coffee-table book, and part journey into the inner lives of the electronics, [ Open Circuits ] is a fascinating journey through the history of electronics." --Haje Jan Kamps, TechCrunch "Its stunning cross-section photography unlocks a hidden world full of elegance, subtle complexity, and wonder. . . . Open Circuits has something for everyone to appreciate, whether you're a seasoned electrical engineer, an amateur tinkerer, or simply a lover of art and photography." --Lee Goldberg, Electronic Design "Excellent pictures of the world's most interesting objects with clear, accessible explanations." --Trevor Blackwell, Founder of Anybots "Every page is a new discovery." --New Screwdriver "Many of us take our electronics components for granted, using LEDs and capacitors without knowing what, exactly, is inside the hard outer shells. This stunningly beautiful book is a detailed look at the inner workings of a variety of semiconductors, sensors, electromechanics and more. While the component images stand alone as works of art, authors Schlaepfer and Oskay pair the pictures with clear and informative text that adds to the reader's knowledge of the circuitry they are looking at. This book is sure to be a staple in many makers, educators, and engineers libraries." --Professor AnnMarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas, School of Engineering "While it will definitely be a 'geek coffee table book' for me, I would very much have appreciated it when I was 12 years old and first getting into electronics." --Mark Eichin, Senior Software Developer at RightHand Robotics "A celebration of the electronic aesthetic . . . blur[s] the line between engineering and art." --Andrew "bunnie" Huang, Author of The Hardware Hacker and Hacking the Xbox "This is the coolest book I've seen in years. Fascinating look inside hundreds of circuits, switches, and mechanical electronic devices that I've never seen before." --Jeff Geerling, @geerlingguy, Author of Ansible for DevOps "What an awesome book! A rare breed of technical content that is appreciable by experts and novices alike." --Chris Lafky, @fluxotronlabs, Electrical Engineer "Without a doubt, the most beautiful electronics book!" --Ben Krasnow, @BenKrasnow, YouTuber at Applied Science, "This book made me fall in love with electronics all over again . . . Part history book, part coffee-table book, and part journey into the inner lives of the electronics, [ Open Circuits ] is a fascinating journey through the history of electronics." --Haje Jan Kamps, TechCrunch "Its stunning cross-section photography unlocks a hidden world full of elegance, subtle complexity, and wonder. . . . Open Circuits has something for everyone to appreciate, whether you're a seasoned electrical engineer, an amateur tinkerer, or simply a lover of art and photography." --Lee Goldberg, Electronic Design "Excellent pictures of the world's most interesting objects with clear, accessible explanations." --Trevor Blackwell, Founder of Anybots "Every page is a new discovery." --New Screwdriver "Many of us take our electronics components for granted, using LEDs and capacitors without knowing what, exactly, is inside the hard outer shells. This stunningly beautiful book is a detailed look at the inner workings of a variety of semiconductors, sensors, electromechanics and more. While the component images stand alone as works of art, authors Schlaepfer and Oskay pair the pictures with clear and informative text that adds to the reader's knowledge of the circuitry they are looking at. This book is sure to be a staple in many makers, educators, and engineers libraries." --Professor AnnMarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas, School of Engineering "While it will definitely be a 'geek coffee table book' for me, I would very much have appreciated it when I was 12 years old and first getting into electronics." --Mark Eichin, Senior Software Developer at RightHand Robotics "A celebration of the electronic aesthetic . . . blur[s] the line between engineering and art." --Andrew "bunnie" Huang, Author of The Hardware Hacker and Hacking the Xbox, "This book made me fall in love with electronics all over again . . . Part history book, part coffee-table book, and part journey into the inner lives of the electronics, [ Open Circuits ] is a fascinating journey through the history of electronics." --Haje Jan Kamps, TechCrunch, "This book made me fall in love with electronics all over again . . . Part history book, part coffee-table book, and part journey into the inner lives of the electronics, [ Open Circuits ] is a fascinating journey through the history of electronics." --Haje Jan Kamps, TechCrunch "Its stunning cross-section photography unlocks a hidden world full of elegance, subtle complexity, and wonder. . . . Open Circuits has something for everyone to appreciate, whether you're a seasoned electrical engineer, an amateur tinkerer, or simply a lover of art and photography." --Lee Goldberg, Electronic Design "Each page is both a dive into technological history and an ode to the evolution and aesthetics of electronics themselves." --Grace Ebert, Colossal "An eye-catching and educational coffee table tome." --Gareth Halfacree, Hackster.io "Every page is a new discovery." --New Screwdriver "A celebration of the electronic aesthetic . . . blur[s] the line between engineering and art." --Andrew "bunnie" Huang, Author of The Hardware Hacker and Hacking the Xbox "Excellent pictures of the world's most interesting objects with clear, accessible explanations." --Trevor Blackwell, Founder of Anybots "Stunningly beautiful . . . While the component images stand alone as works of art, authors Schlaepfer and Oskay pair the pictures with clear and informative text that adds to the reader's knowledge of the circuitry they are looking at. This book is sure to be a staple in many makers, educators, and engineers libraries." --Professor AnnMarie Thomas, University of St. Thomas, School of Engineering "While it will definitely be a 'geek coffee table book' for me, I would very much have appreciated it when I was 12 years old and first getting into electronics." --Mark Eichin, Senior Software Developer at RightHand Robotics "This is the coolest book I've seen in years. Fascinating look inside hundreds of circuits, switches, and mechanical electronic devices that I've never seen before." --Jeff Geerling, @geerlingguy, Author of Ansible for DevOps "What an awesome book! A rare breed of technical content that is appreciable by experts and novices alike." --Chris Lafky, @fluxotronlabs, Electrical Engineer "Without a doubt, the most beautiful electronics book!" --Ben Krasnow, @BenKrasnow, YouTuber at Applied Science, "This book made me fall in love with electronics all over again . . . Part history book, part coffee-table book, and part journey into the inner lives of the electronics, [ Open Circuits ] is a fascinating journey through the history of electronics." --Haje Jan Kamps, TechCrunch "Excellent pictures of the world's most interesting objects with clear, accessible explanations." --Trevor Blackwell, @tlbtlbtlb
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
621.381046
Edition Description
Combined Volume
Table Of Content
Introduction Chapter 1: Passive Components Chapter 2: Semiconductors Chapter 3: Electromechanics Chapter 4: Cables and Connectors Chapter 5: Retro Tech Chapter 6: Composite Devices Afterword: Creating Cross Sections Glossary
Synopsis
Our phones, computers, and appliances are made of hundreds of internal components, each precisely engineered, but none intended to be seen. Through painstakingly executed, vividly detailed cross-section photography, Open Circuits reveals the surprising beauty hiding inside the electronic components that drive our everyday devices. From resistors to LEDs, USB cables to headphone jacks, the book's arresting imagery transforms more than 130 components into delightful works of art. As you visually dissect the components' insides, you'll learn about how they work and how they were made.
LC Classification Number
TK7870.15.O85 2022

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    Book was "nearly new" and "as described" in listing. The advertised price was fair and a good value. Unfortunately, the seller's shipping partner was very slow to get the book packaged and shipped. Shipping took too long, and the tracking info gave no reliable info on shipping date, time in transit or expected delivery. Seller did everything right, but their shipping partner needs improvement. I recommend this seller to other eBay buyers....... just make sure you're okay with the shipping terms.
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    The listing was for a hardcover version of this book; however, I received a paperback. The Seller replied quickly to my question about this issue and issued a full refund - and let me keep the book. So, a diligent Seller for sure - and well packaged and reasonable timing on shipping. Thank you for the refund, and as you suggested, I'll likely donate this volume and seek the hardcover.
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    Great transaction, exactly as described, packed well, and promptly shipped on August 6th. Unfortunately the U.S. Postal Service took 23 calendar days to deliver the book. It was shipped from Pennsylvania, to Atlanta, past Alabama to Texas, enjoyed several days in Texas, then to Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Florida, back to Atlanta, finally to Birmingham, and Huntsville. The seller was very responsive and I decided it was interesting to see if/how the book would arrive. Thanks, Joe