The Mystery of Colour: And How We Solved It

Travel through time to learn how artists and inventors unlocked the rainbow and changed the way we see the world.

What's your favourite colour? Ever wondered how it got from nature into your pencils and paints?

Long ago, brilliant blues, glittering greens and radical reds weren't easy to find - they hid in nature. Artists had to crush beetles, burn bones and even drain sea snails to make their paints.

Come on a colourful adventure through history, packed with amazing stories, dazzling illustrations, and iconic artworks from around the world. Written by colour detective and master paint maker David Langridge with stunning illustrations by Margaux Samson-Abadie, this book will inspire curious minds to see colour in a whole new way!