The Big Bang -
Cover for BANG! The cover of BANG! is a lenticular (animated)
image of the BIG BANG explosion (try and catch a view of it in the
book shops - it is quite unique!)
Of course we are not suggesting the Big Bang actually looked like
this - it would be impossible to view the big bang since outside
the universe there is no space and time!
The creation of the BANG! cover: After
providing several cover ideas, Brian May took one of my
images, edited it in photoshop
and so came up with a unique lenticular design - something which knocked
me sideways! We then went through a dozen prototypes before we hit on the
right combination (which ironically was very close to the original one!)
We owe thanks to 3D specialist David
Burder for
providing excellent sample lenticulars and advice.
Limited Edition Prints Available - signed by the artist, please enquire for details
Bang: The Complete History of the Universe Produced by Canopus Books, published by Carlton Books.
By Brian May, Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott
Major Artworks by Brian Smallwood