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The Story of Blue

The Story of Blue

By (author) Katy Kelleher

$19.95

Publishing 16th Feb 2027
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Full Description

From sacred pigments and royal robes to blue jeans and the endless sky, this beautifully illustrated book explores the history of the world’s favorite color. An engaging essay traces blue’s changing meanings across art, religion, science, and popular culture, from the ancient world to today, followed by a gallery celebrating the color in all its forms and shades. A perfect gift for anyone curious about the stories hidden within color.

About the Author

Katy Kelleher is an art, design, nature, and science writer. She is the author of The Ugly History of Beautiful Things (2024). Her essays on color have been published in The Awl and The Paris Review, where she wrote a popular column on color for years. Katy lives in Maine, USA.

Specifications
Publisher
Hoxton Mini Press
ISBN
9781917719476
Publish date
16th Feb 2027
Binding
Hardback
Territory
USA & Canada
Size
5.1 in x 7.1 in
Pages
208 Pages
Illustrations
150 color
Name of series
Colour Stories
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