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The Cosmic Dance: Finding Patterns and Pathways in a Chaotic Universe Hardcover – November 8, 2022

by Stephen Ellcock (Author)
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A visual journey from the minute to the infinite, exploring the relationships and harmonies between all parts of the universe and inspiring personal contemplation regarding our place within it. 

In The Cosmic Dance, renowned image alchemist Stephen Ellcock presents a panglobal collection of remarkable, arresting, and surprising images drawn from the entire history of art to explore the ancient belief that the cosmos is reflected in all living things. Organized thematically, the visual journey begins with the microscopic, the particulate and the elemental; then explores the human body as a cosmos in miniature, the beauty of divine proportions and our search for spiritual enlightenment; before finally reveling in the colossal, the celestial, and the infinite.

An eloquent introduction provides an overview of the central themes and expert commentaries introduce each section. Detailed captions accompanying select images provide bitesize information on key concepts―from the golden ratio to the Tree of Life and the body politic― while thought-provoking quotations and poems interspersed throughout the artworks prompt a closer, more personal engagement with the images.

This stunning treasury of artworks provides the perfect guide to a deeper contemplation of the world around us, allowing readers, in the words of William Blake, to “see a world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wild flower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour.” 

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  2. Language
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    Thames & Hudson
  4. Publication date
    November 8, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    6.8 x 1 x 9.3 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    050025253X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0500252536
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"Stephen Ellcock is, simply put, one of the most important figures in the art world."
― Stefan Simchowitz, art collector, art curator, and art advisor

"Stephen, whoever you are . . . I love every picture you’ve posted. Everyone should follow you."
― Jerry Saltz, Pulitzer Prize–winning author and art critic for New York magazine

""An inspirational tour de force of physical and metaphysical wonders [and] a veritable wunderkammen, this handsomely designed physical volume...brings the vastness of Ellcock's curated, mind-expanding universe down to earth... He has indeed come close to making sense of our collective chaos through his kind of spiritual insight... If the pictures do not alter your senses, the writing will... Essential for the wanna-be visionary―or put another way, The Cosmic Dance is the safest acid trip you'll ever take.""
― Steven Heller, Print

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Stephen Ellcock is a renowned image collector whose online "cabinet of curiosities"―an ever-expanding, virtual museum of art that is open to all via social media―has attracted more than 633,000 followers worldwide. His most recent book, Underworlds: A Compelling Journey Through Subterranean Realms, Real and Imagined, was published in the United Kingdom, United States, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain. He is also the author of The Cosmic Dance: Finding Patterns and Pathways in a Chaotic Universe.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson; First Edition (November 8, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 050025253X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500252536
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.54 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.8 x 1 x 9.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Stephen Ellcock is a curator who has expanded his Facebook page and Instagram feed into an online museum of images, visual delights, oddities and wonders drawn from every conceivable culture, era and corner of the globe. He is the author of All Good Things and the forthcoming The Book of Change.

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R. Ginsburg Braverman
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, beautiful and surprisingly quick read
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2023
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Stephen Ellcock has been thinking hard about “finding patterns and pathways in a chaotic universe.” Digging into the intersection of art and the cosmos, from the infinitesimal to divine proportions, his impressive collection of images serve to beautifully illustrate his themes. I’ll be re-enjoying this for some time to come. Highly recommend even for those with short attention spans!
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Amy Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book and in great condition
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023
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I am so pleased with this order. It's a beautiful book, in excellent condition--AND shipped with minimal packaging (and no plastic). Thank you!
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Arevik
5.0 out of 5 stars 🤍🤍🤍
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022
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On of my dreams is realised- i have a book of Stephen Ellcock
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Stephanie Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW.
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2022
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Absolutely amazing. Everyone needs this.
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GiddyCal
3.0 out of 5 stars Very small illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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This is a wonderful book that should have been printed in larger format. The highly detailed illustrations, the heart of the book, are frustratingly hard to enjoy.
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Rafael
5.0 out of 5 stars Great print!
Reviewed in Germany on July 9, 2023
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Sehr schön gedrückt, tolle Bilder und Texte.
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Kashmira
5.0 out of 5 stars Glorious book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2023
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Fascinating and stimulating as always with books by this author
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Nebulaqueenbee
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing illustrations, well done Stephen once again!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 16, 2022
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Absolutely love this book!
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Ann
4.0 out of 5 stars OK but preferred earlier books
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2022
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Really lovely well produced book. I already purchased the last two books and found the picture quality better on the earlier ones
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