The control of nature
Date
1989
Credits
- John McPhee Author
- Cynthia Krupat Designer
Techniques
- printing 670
Dimensions
14 × 23 cm
Printed Pages
272
Locations Made
- United States 899
- Canada
The Control of Nature by John McPhee is a non-fiction work first published in 1989. The book cover was designed by Cynthia Krupat. The book cover has a classical illustration depicting mankind trying to manipulate nature, appealing to the title of the book and emphasising man's fragile relationship with nature. Overall muted colour palette, making it an important work in the history of graphic design and publishing.
