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"One of our most versatile and gripping science writers." John Carey

Publications by Philip Ball - Popular

How the human got his [sic] paintbrush

Review of E O Wilson's The Origins of Creativity, Prospect 9 October 2017. November print issue, available here.

Book covers

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