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100 hidden realities. 10 industries. 226 pages.

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A coffee-table book for people who ask one more question. Explore the systems behind everyday life through photography and concise explanations.

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Speed. Money. Milliseconds.

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A closer look at the natural world.

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The box that connects the world.

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For your table. For your curiosity. For someone who has everything.

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• 100 entries across 10 industry chapters
• 226 pages of photography and explanations
• 210 × 210 mm case-bound hardcover

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