A chance discovery of an old book of photographs helped former museum curator Chris Wild realize that the mental image he had of history was inaccurate. He set out to find other photographs that would transform his "low-resolution version" into "a new colorful past of high resolution, high contrast, low noise--and lots and lots of detail."
Wild took his acquisitions to the Internet and created a blog he called Retronaut, meaning "someone who travels back." Retronaut: The Photographic Time Machine brings a selection of the virtual collection into a captivating print compilation of photos, posters, advertisements and other curiosities that enhance the detail of bygone times.
The "time capsule" presentation of images, riveting quotes from a wide variety of luminaries and thorough captions will mesmerize readers as they view snapshots of the world through Wild's rear-facing lens. A great conversation starter, Retronaut also offers teachers a fresh springboard for school projects. Fans of the unusual will rejoice. --Jen Forbus of Jen's Book Thoughts