The Machinery of Life

From the reviews of the second edition:

" The Machinery of Life is a journey into the sub-microscopic world of molecular machines. Readers are introduced to the types of molecules within the cell, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and polysaccharides. The Machinery of Life is a pictorial overview of the molecules that orchestrate the processes of life. The book provides a fascinating introduction to biochemistry and molecular biology for the non-specialists . It is written in clear, jargon-free text that is accessible to the lay reader. " (Medical News Today, May, 2009)

" This book is amazing. this second edition is a major update. And what it conveys is the sheer unbelievable intricacy and realness of every cell in your body. David Goodsell accomplishes this via amazing full-color illustrations, paintings based on computer animations created from microscope images. It s slim, readable and engaging, a nonfiction book that calls to you fromthe nightstand table. If you are even a little curious about how cells work, get your hands on The Machinery of Life. " (Lisa Parsons, The Hippo, July, 2009)

" The Machinery of Life, which is a new edition of Goodsell s 1993 book of the same name. the author s full-color illustrations are astonishing, forcing the reader to dwell for minutes on every picture. They are based on data from scientific papers, electron microscopy and information about molecular structures that were obtained by X-ray crystallography. He does a good job. Goodsell s technique is remarkable. He uses a combination of hand-drawing and computer graphics illustration. " (Weanée Kimblewood, Lab Times, Issue 5, September, 2009)

" Anyone who finds biology, especially modern biology at the molecular level, quite baffling and bristling with incomprehensible jargon this could be the book for you! David Goodsell is clearly a master of communication, conveying complex biological processes with great clarity. An excellent gift, then, for anyone interested in learning about biology in an enjoyable way. A book bursting with colour and genuinely difficult to put down . " (Michael Smith, Chemistry World, December, 2009)