{"title":"Brad Fox","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into the intriguing works of Brad Fox, an author who expertly combines historical insights with compelling storytelling. Known for his meticulous research and captivating prose, Fox's books provide readers with a unique window into fascinating subjects. His most acclaimed work, \"The Bathysphere Book,\" takes you on an enthralling journey through the depths of both oceans and human endeavour. Classified under Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, this book is not just a historical account but also a celebration of the human spirit's quest for exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrad Fox's narratives weave together the stories of remarkable individuals and extraordinary events, giving readers a richer understanding of our world. His ability to bring history to life makes his books a must-have for anyone interested in the intersection of past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lover of biographies or someone with a penchant for tales of exploration, Brad Fox's collection is sure to captivate and educate. Immerse yourself in his work and discover how history can offer both knowledge and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-bathysphere-book-by-brad-fox-9781911590859","title":"The Bathysphere Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 June, 1930. On a ship floating near the Atlantic island of Nonsuch, a curious steel ball is lowered 3000ft into the sea. Crumpled up inside, gazing through the three-inch thick quartz windows, sits the famed zoologist William Beebe. With uncontrollable excitement, he watches as bizarre, never-before-seen creatures drift out of the inky blackness, illuminated by explosions of bioluminescence, bathing in the strange blue light of the deep sea - the bluest blue he has ever experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeebe's dives took place against the backdrop of a transforming and paradoxical America, home of ground-breaking scientists, outmoded adventurers and eugenicist billionaires. Yet under the ocean's crushing pressure, narratives of scientific discovery and exploration slowly disintegrate; the colour spectrum shatters into new dimensions; organisms thrive in defiance of conventional understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bathysphere Book\u003c\/em\u003e blurs the line between research and poetry to travel deep into the mind of William Beebe and his colleagues - and from this, towards the very edges of scientific discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833595154668,"sku":"9781911590859","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16662873482868.jpg?v=1758466700"},{"product_id":"the-bathysphere-book-by-brad-fox-9781911590873","title":"The Bathysphere Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Holds up a mirror to a pioneering explorer of the deep seas' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExquisite . . . full of fascinating technology, novel marine discoveries - and unusual scientists' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An exhilarating read and one of the best things I've read in years' \u003cb\u003eMartin MacInnes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e____________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e11 June, 1930. 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