First Edition, The Golden Book of Biology: An Introduction to the Wonders of LifeA 1961 first edition scientific picture book written by Gerald Ames and Rose Wyler, featuring illustrations by Charley Harper. A celebrated scientific picture book featuring the distinctive illustrations of mid century modern artist Charley Harper, whose signature minimal realism style reduces animals, plants, and ecosystems into elegant geometric forms and bold color. First published in 1961 as part of the Giant Golden Book series, the volume became