The Elements - Theodore Gray

The first book of the month. And already I have to admit my total geekiness.

There once was an iPad commercial.

I used to love this commercial. Okay ... I still love it.

But the part of the commercial I would like to draw your attention to is the "scientific" portion. The part where for a second you are looking at the Element app. I WANT that app ... badly.

But once again, I digress.

That app is based on a book that just came out. For those geniuses out there, you probably figured out the title of the book ... The Elements. I found in, after Christmas for an insanely good price, so I used my Christmas gift cards from my students to buy it.

And I love it.

It is a good book. Simply put this author has collected over the years a collection of an example [or more accurately, examples] of almost every known element.

I am a geek - so the science of matter, the chemistry, and such of the elements totally excites me. [I was in an accelerated math/science/computer program during my Freshman and Sophomore years. If I had continued in the program (i.e. not moved), I would most likely have gone on to study Chemistry in college] However, the pictures and quality of the book are breath taking enough to excite anyone. The book is printed on black, glossy paper, so every picture is crisp and free floating. It is a beautiful book. A good coffee table book if you have geeks in the house.

It's a quick read, only 150 pages or so. But lots of information, and lots of pictures.

Final Score: 4 out of 5 stars