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Tag: Radioactivity A Tale of Love and Fallout

It’s in the water, It’s in the story

November 9, 2011December 13, 2011 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

Lauren Redniss' "Radioactive" tells the love story and scientific collaboration of Pierre and Marie Curie during the 19th and 20th centuries. It's a stunning combination of art and text that expresses much more than biographical events. Here's a look at this compelling, unusual book that uses glow-in-the-dark ink on its cover.

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