Incredible Cross Sections
by Richard Platt · first published 1992
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Cross-sectional illustrations present an inside view of such structures as a medieval castle, factory, and subway station.
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I'm not sure. Possibly both? Just took a look over my bookshelf, but they haven't made it with me through moves. I do still have Incredible Cross-Sections. That was another of my favorites to flip through. It looks like there are reprints and new versions. Would definitely recommend for kids. https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-Biestys-Incredible-Cross-Sect...
on “Computer Graphics from Scratch” ↗When I was a kid I loved (who am I kidding, I still love them) the Incredible Cross-Sections books which have exploded-view drawings of tons of machines, real and fictional. The oil rig in particular sticks out in my mind because that’s how I learned they were movable and had their own engines.…
on “The unintentional dystopian beauty of oil rigs” ↗…of my favorite parts of 3dgs which is reflections and glass. The color and essence of the stained glass comes through so well. The cutaway Peek feature is like a sci fi version of an Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections book. Incredible work!
on “Show HN: Immersive Gaussian Splat Tour of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco” ↗