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Books by or about Wilson A. Bentley, the 'snowflake man' or 'photographer of snow crytals.'


NEW

"Snowflake" Bentley Note Cards

 Bentley’s wonderful snowflake images, along with some of his most endearing quotes, are captured in this note card collection.  Bentley info on back of each card helps tell the story of this amazing man.  Designed from his original negatives.  12 Cards with Envelopes (3 each of 4 images and quotes).

 NT12 Snowflake Bentley Note Cards         $12.00 (3.50 S&H) 

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[ 'Snow Crystals' Book Cover ]Snow Crystals

 

Reprint of the 1931 book by Wilson A. Bentley and W. J. Humphreys. Includes over 2400 plates of snowflakes, frost, and dew. In print for more than 65 years, Snow Crystals has inspired countless artists and craftsmen offering a large selection of snowflake designs.

 

B1 Soft Cover, 227 pages, 2453 illustrations: $19.95 ($4.95 S& H)

 

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Snowflakes in Photographs
W.A. Bentley

An abridged version of the book " Snow Crystals" . The publisher has painstakingly selected the best plates from the larger collection and included one on Bentley's most famous articles, " Photographing Snowflakes" (reprint of article originally published for Popular Mechanics in 1922).

B2 Snowflakes in Photographs by W.A. Bentley
(Soft Cover, 72 pages, 850 illustrations $10.95 (3.95 S& H)

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[ Book Cover ]The Snowflake Man

A Biography of Wilson A. Bentley by Duncan C. Blanchard

The Snowflake Man is a biography of Wilson Bentley, a farmer from Jericho, Vermont, who spent a lifetime (1865-1931) studying the beauty and science of snow crystals.

B3 The Snowflake Man by Duncan C. Blanchard ( Soft cover, 237 pages, 36 illustrations) $22.95 (4.95 S& H)

 

Duncan C. Blanchard is a retired atmospheric scientist living in Albany, New York. He has had a long-standing interest in the life and work of Wilson Bentley, and among his numerous published articles and books are several pieces about Bentley and his contributions to art and atmospheric science.

 

 

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Snowflake Bentley
Jacqueline Briggs Martin, Illustrated by Mary Azarian

 

The classic children's book about the Vermont farmer who photographed snowflakes. This heart warming story, depicting the life and times of this unique man, has been enjoyed by children throughout the country. Beautifully illustrated with the wood block prints of Vermont artist, Mary Azarian. " Snowflake Bentley" was the winner of the 1999 Caldecott Medal for illustrations.

 

B4 Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and Illustrations by Mary Azarian
Hard Cover, 32 pages, 22 illustrations $16.00 (3.95 S& H)

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Bookmark

Two of our pewter snowflakes are attached to a 12" satin ribbon. Made exclusively for us by Danforth Pewterers of Vermont. Gift boxed.

 

SBM1 Pewter Snowflake Bookmark Blue 
$12.00 (2.50 S& H)

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SBM2 Pewter Snowflake Bookmark Red 
$12.00 (2.50 S& H)

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  Gift Set

Our snowflake bookmark goes great with the book " Snowflake Bentley" . Makes a wonderful heirloom gift for that special child.

SGS "Snowflake Bentley" and Blue Bookmark Gift Set $26.00 (5.95 S& H)

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My Brother Loved Snowflakes
by Mary Bahr with illustrations by Laura Jacobsen

The enduring story of Wilson " Snowflake" Bentley as told in imaginary reminiscences by his brother, Charles. A fun filled story about the famous Snowflake Man. Written by Mary Bahr with illustrations by Laura Jacobsen. Hardcover, 32 pages with full-color illustrations, Ages 5-8

B5 My Brother Loved Snowflakes by Mary Bahr
Hardcover, 32 pages with full-color illustrations
$15.95
(4.95 S& H)

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NEW

Snowflakes 2008 Calendar

 Kenneth Libbrecht’s gorgeous new calendar features super-detailed photographs of snowflakes, with literary quotes relating to nature and snow.

C2008 Snowflakes 2008 Calendar $12.99 ( 4.95 S&H)

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The Snowflake Winter's Secret Beauty

Researcher Kenneth Libbrecht, discusses the physics and mythology of snow and how snow crystals are made. Photographer Patricia Rasmussen presents color microphotography of snowflakes, and also discusses the history of snow-crystal microphotography as invented by farmer Wilson Bentley.

B6 Hardcover 8 ½ x 10, 112 pages $20.00 (4.95 S& H)

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The Little Book of Snowflakes

Companion gift book of " The Snowflake: Winter's Secret Beauty," features new, super-detailed photographs of snowflakes, detailed captions containing the science behind their beauty, and literary quotes relating to snow and nature.

B7 Hardcover 5½ x 5½ , 96 pgs $7.95 ($3.50 S& H)

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The Magic of Snowflakes
A Postcard Book

This spectacular collection of postcards of actual snowflakes is guaranteed to fascinate both the sender and recipient. Physics professor Kenneth Libbrecht''s up-close, detailed photographs of these magical creations are complemented by literary quotes and captions on the reverse side.
Contains twenty-two delightful, full-color, ready-to-mail postcards.

 

PC22 Snowflake Postcard Book       $7.95
(2.50 S& H)

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NEW
Field Guide to Snowflakes

As entertaining as it is informative, this comprehensive field guide describes the many different types of snowflakes, where and how to find them, and what can be learned from their intricate structures and patterns. An excellent guide for snowflake lovers, classrooms, family fun, as well as the serious scientist.

 

B8 Hardcover   5 ½ x 8 ½ , 112 pages
$12.95 ($4.50 S&H)

 

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