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TOP 2 in Kickstarter history
300k+ copies sold to curious minds of the planet Earth
A global bestseller
Christmas Set
The Book, The Postcard & Wrapping paper
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300k+ books sold worldwide
Tis the season again! Do you have a curious mind on your shopping list? The Christmas Set comes complete with our bestselling coffee table book, themed wrapping paper and a festive postcard. Give the gift of knowledge and stunning hand-drawn illustrations this holiday.
What’s included in the Christmas Set?
The set contains The Book, the postcard, and exclusive wrapping paper.
Is the wrapping paper pre-wrapped or delivered separately?
The items arrive unwrapped. You receive the wrapping paper as a separate sheet so you can package the gift yourself.
Can I buy the items separately?
No, The Book and the postcard are not available individually.
Is the Christmas Set a limited edition?
Yes, quantities are limited and will not be restocked once sold out.
What is the ISBN?
978-0-578-37745-2
What are the dimensions?
Weight: 4.96lb / 2.25 kg
Size: 9.3 x 2 x 13.6 inches / 23.7 x 4.9 x 34.6 cm
Order Processing
All orders are processed within 5 business days. We do not ship orders on weekends or national holidays. Once the order is placed, we can only make changes before it’s entered in our processing system, which is usually within one hour of placing an order.
Order Tracking
Tracking information will be emailed to you as soon as the package ships. If you don’t have your tracking number within 5 business days after the order was placed, please contact us at support@hungryminds.com with your order number.
Shipping
Please be aware that shipping times vary by location. Shipping and taxes are calculated at checkout. For more information about delivery times and shipping costs in your country, visit our Shipping Policy page.
For further assistance or concerns regarding your order's whereabouts, feel free to reach us at support@hungryminds.com.
TOP 2 in Kickstarter history
300k+ copies sold to curious minds of the planet Earth
A global bestseller
What makes
The Book special
The 400-page edition describes the most significant and impressive mechanisms, processes and materials ever invented.
Luxuriously Crafted
Printed using high-quality lithographic printing with soy-based inks for exceptionally rich color and sharp detail. The premium cover features silver embossing, with expertly sewn binding for elegant presentation and long-term durability.
Inside the Book:
Chapters to Explore
Anatomy & Blood
The human body is a universe unto itself. Everything is interconnected, energy and nutrients flowing from one place to another through the body’s supply system — blood. Hopefully, your blood generally stays inside your own body, but in certain life-threatening situations, it can be shared with another person. And luckily, finding someone with a similar blood type is easier than finding someone with shared interests, political views or musical tastes.
Bicycles
Some inventions happen naturally, as if spontaneously willing themselves into existence, such as the wheel. Others require a chain of happy accidents to come into being. But for the most part, discovery is a long, uphill road illuminated only by brief flashes of insight. By connecting two wheels to a solid frame and throwing on a chain and a couple of pedals, you’re left with a fun and efficient vehicle suitable for both transporting heavy cargo and carrying friends in tow. Using the basic principles behind its design, you can also come up with a variety of other helpful devices and even start generating electricity.
Sushi
Food is, of course, important for its caloric and nutritional value. But it’s also so much more than that! Food is an opportunity for personal growth and self-expression. New flavors and sensations cause new connections to form in your brain, and a good meal can heal more than just your body. You know what they say — you are what you eat. So why not create the best version of yourself by preparing a well-balanced meal? It’s time to learn how to make sushi. The only thing you’ll have to cook is the rice. This is the main secret of sushi: do not complicate what can be done simply.
Animation
Animation works by taking advantage of a simple optical illusion. When you present a sequence of still images in quick enough succession, the viewer’s mind interprets them as a continuous moving image. This effect is achieved by using a large number of sequential images that differ minimally from the previous image in the series. But persistence of vision is only one small part of the bigger picture. When we watch animated characters, we start to empathize and identify with them. We laugh, cry and scream in horror along with them. This is where cinematography comes into play.
Festivals
For humans, taking breaks from the daily routine and the fight for survival is vital. Otherwise, they are unable to create. Negative thoughts start to accumulate in their minds, they become more prone to conformism and society enters a period of stagnation. Festivals and carnivals help relieve the tension and reboot the creative mind. Festival culture is a living contradiction to the hierarchies, dogmas and norms meant as societal safeguards. These kinds of celebrations bestow a sense of freedom, allowing people to leave their duties and responsibilities behind for a while and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere, becoming truly spontaneous and authentic.
What people are saying about The Book
From concept to completion: every illustration is entirely hand-drawn
Behind the scenes where luxury begins
The Book is made to satisfy your curiosity, widen the horizons of your mind, act as a source on inspiration and teleport you from world to world.
Every Detail Counts
Everything in The Book is thoughtfully crafted to make it a pleasure to hold, from the cover to the illustrations on the last page. Built with careful attention to detail, it will satisfy both your curiosity and your fingertips.
Meticulously Crafted
Every line, symbol, and carving on this cover is carefully made to draw you in even more. Nothing here is by chance, every little thing gives you a hint about the atmosphere inside.
It All Starts With a Sketch
Our illustrations begin where imagination dares to be first. Each page begins with a pencil sketch: one line, one idea, one invention at a time. What you hold in your hands is not just an illustration on paper, but a journey that starts with a single sketch and grows into an entire universe for you to explore.
PRODUCTION PROCESS
Take a glimpse behind the scenes to see the passion and attention to detail with which the book is created from start to finish.
