The Secret House: 24 Hours in the Strange and Unexpected World in which We Spend Our Nights and DaysMysterious, alluring and gripping, The Secret House shows us the world we live in but never see, all the invisible, inaudible life that goes on every minute in our homes. Through miraculous photographic techniques, minute life-forms, electrostatic footprints and more are captured in breathtaking detail. 50 four-color and 34 black-and-white illustrations. |
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