Microsculpture is a unique photographic study of insects in mind-blowing magnification that
celebrates the wonders of nature and science. "You will never look at a beetle or a moth the
same way again." - WIRED "Art meets science to dazzling effect." - Guardian "You have never
seen insects in such astounding detail before." - New Scientist Award-winning photographer
Levon Biss's work captures in breathtaking detail the beauty of the insect world and are
printed in large-scale format to provide an unforgettable viewing experience. Each image in
Microsculpture is created from approximately 8 000 individual photographs. Segments of the
specimen are lit and photographed separately using microscope lenses then "stacked" to
maintain sharp focus throughout. These images are then combined to create a single
high-resolution file. From start to finish each portrait takes approximately four weeks to
create. Dr. James Hogan entomology department curator of the Oxford University Museum of
Natural History writes in his foreword "This collection of photographs is a celebration of
nature and photographic art but it also shows how science and art can be effectively combined
to produce something new and exciting." The vivid colors unusual features and
never-before-seen details of the insects in this unique oversize coffee table book capture the
true wonders of nature and science.
