You'll be taken on an intense journey through time and around the globe by Victoria Finaly as she reveals little known information about the origins and sources of color pigments. This personal account navigates though seldom discussed topics written in a manner that demonstrates an enthusiasm and curiosity—countering any opportunity for this to be a dry account of facts about chemicals. Do not expect to sit and read this book for any length of time. The information (while fascinating) can be overwhelming. This is one of those reads to chip away at chapter-by-chapter; nor is it meant to be used (alone) as a text in a color course. Finaly takes us through her search to reveal exotic tidbits about how pigments are (and were) made. From beetle bug blood (used to create the color carmine red) to ingested mango leaves (via a cow) for the color Indian Yellow watercolor, Finaly documents her travels to find, see, and touch while noting important cultural and historical facts along the