How the World Is Made: The Story of Creation according to Sacred Geometry

This is one of the most interesting and beautiful books I have ever owned, particularly on the subject matter. It is in a class of its own. Anyone even remotely interested in Sacred Geometry will be blown away by both the text and illustrations. It is deserving of the highest praise.I bought a second copy recently to give as a gift. Unfortunately, I received a severely damaged book in worse condition than any used book I have bought, with no exceptions. I ended up gifting my own copy, which I had kept in excellent condition because the book is a treasure, and I am now waiting on a replacement.This is one of those books that if I had to exchange it five times to get a copy in good condition, it would be well worth my trouble.

John Michell's book is a work of a true artist who, like a real Renaissance man, does not draw lines between exact sciences and artistic inspiration. The illustrator is on the same wave with the author, and his mind-captivating illustrations create the world of magic, letting the reader enter an enchanted forest of extraordinary ideas of ancient thinkers. Words, numbers and the art of mesmerizing geometric forms open the gates of wonder even for those who are not great mathematicians (sorry, Pythagoras!). Yes, the text and the accompanying it art demand some time and intellectual effort, but the rewards are beyond limitations! Like Virgil, the author leads the reader through a variety of complex concepts, and the entire experience is both intellectual and poetic.

This beautifully crafted book is a fitting tribute to the lifetime authorship of John Michell (1933-2009)The books of John Michell were something I grew up with. My father's library contained all of Michell's works that were in print at the time. Later in adulthood I continued to follow his writings as they emerged. He has certainly left a legacy of some intelligent insights. This final volume deals with the arcane subject of sacred geometry, something that was more or less invested in all of his writings. Here you will find the underlying principles that informed much of his writing and thought over the years.Lavishly illustrated with his geometric art and text, I am sure this will be a book I will return to for reference for many years to come.

My association with John Michells work goes back about 40 years. I developed an interest in sacred geometry in my teens, and very slowly developed an understanding of sorts. Avoiding most of numerology and its association with superstition and witchcraft left pretty slim picking in the literature of the day. I discovered John Michell in 1972 with the publication of "City of Revelation", and it was like someone turned the lights on. Much of what I had learned on my own was easily referenced with his much more complete presentation. That same year (1972) I came across "The View Over Atlantis", and reaffirmed certain life-changes I had recently made. Sacred Geometry had become real to me in a way I could not have imagined. This last volume is a fine accompaniment to the ever-growing collection of my own geometrical schemes, lending affirmation and justification to my efforts, and the path upon which I tread. I am profoundly grateful for John Michells lifes work.

Just when I thought I couldn't be surprised by strange and wonderful things any more, I discovered this and Michell other books. This one has driven me to buy expensive compasses and lots of colored pencils. The meaning and implications of the geometric facts are astounding. In addition, the reader is invited to practice and participate in these profundities by spending time creating.

Because the world around me is filled with shapes and numbers I found this to be a book to be read more than once.

This is a very thorough book on sacred geometry. I was amazed at the detail. I was a bit overwhelmed by it, but I am sure if I reread it, I would be able to digest more of the content. I highly recommend it if you are interested in sacred geometry.

This book is fabulous. Sacred geometry has always been tricky for me to wrap my mind around and this book succeeds in presenting it in a way I can understand. It is also a beautiful book, with many illustrations that are both relevant and beautiful!

Ive managed to replicate a couple of these lovely pentagonal patterns. The colourful symmetry is brilliant to look at. Some great knowledge to read up on too here. Overal im very pleased with this book as it has given me so much in worth of drawings to do. Im not a geometer or an artist nor a mathematician but have been practising compass and straight edge work by drawing the platonic solids and some achimédian ones using a background system of golden ratio related circles ( thankyou george at Knew geometry youtube). Some templates i drew had complicated grids so when it came to drawing a couple of these pentagonal hexagon shaped patterns from the book, and those patterns are full of pretty connected pentagon's and decagons, i must say I've had some experience in reading these background patterns. Its a kind of meditation drawing these lovely patterns out. And now in the invisable background of the pictures ive drawn i can see so many vertices for the square view of the great dodecahedron, small stellated dodecahedron and most vertices of the great icosahedron. Can see all that and more through these patterns of geometry of the shapes. Thankyou Jain 108 for the book recommendation. i find all content in this book fascinating. One to keep and to keep dipping into whenever the time suits. I highly urge people to learn some form of geometry, sacred too, and to draw by hand, not computer.

I just love this book, it opens up a deeper view on our existence I guess many of us have yet to learn.How does it do that? Bringing back all the beautiful colours and re-igniting our awareness of natural, some would say divine, order. Like with the fishes in the tank in the above illustration...Today, on the 24th of February 2022, I pray that all people on this planet may return to this natural order, especially those, who still look for solutions through agression. May the field of consciousness in which we all swim, even if we don't realize, let our prayers and healing energies reach the hearts of those people who need ist the most 🧡🙏

Molto interessante per capire le basi della geometria sacra

This is a remarkable book. Following the advice of fellow reviewer 'Joe', I bought this book following on from the excellent 'Quadrivium' published by the equally excellent Wooden Books. Certainly this book has the space to expand on many concepts introduced in 'Quadrivium' in greater depth. Nonetheless, this is still an introductory text in my opinion, individual topics covered here could have entire books devoted to them.A brief comment on the quality of the book itself. The hardback is bound and printed in India. Whilst several pages (~10) have bleed through from images overleaf, this does not particularly detract from the image on the page you are viewing. Overall, the print quality is good and the paper selected strikes a reasonable balance between quality and cost. This book is certainly in the £35 bracket which I paid for it in terms of physical quality.

Uno dei testi di riferimento sulla geometria sacra. John Michell è una garanzia!