Princeton University Press and The Huntington to Release 'Worlds Unfolding' on Science Collections
On October 13, 2026, 'Worlds Unfolding: Science on the Page' will be released by Princeton University Press in collaboration with The Huntington. This book delves into the evolution of science, showcasing a variety of images and brief texts, including medieval maps, botanical samples, scientific tools, lightbulbs, anatomical sketches, X-ray images, rare publications, and archival materials. Detailed captions reveal the ways in which scientific knowledge has been documented, disseminated, and contested throughout history. Sandra Brooke Gordon, the Avery Director of the Library at The Huntington, noted that collections act as vital sparks for discovery. The book will be accessible at the Huntington Store, via Princeton University Press, and through various online retailers.
Key facts
- Published by Princeton University Press in association with The Huntington
- Title: 'Worlds Unfolding: Science on the Page'
- Release date: October 13, 2026
- Available at the Huntington Store, Princeton University Press, and online distributors
- Includes images of medieval maps, botanical specimens, scientific instruments, lightbulbs, anatomical drawings, X-ray photographs, rare books, and archival documents
- Designed for readers within and beyond the sciences
- Sandra Brooke Gordon is Avery Director of the Library at The Huntington
- Gordon stated: 'At The Huntington, we see every day how collections are catalysts for discovery.'
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Institutions
- Princeton University Press
- The Huntington
- Huntington Store