--- product_id: 26198073 title: "Patterns in Nature: Why the Natural World Looks the Way It Does" price: "₨1371" currency: SCR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/26198073-patterns-in-nature-why-the-natural-world-looks-the-way store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # Patterns in Nature: Why the Natural World Looks the Way It Does **Price:** ₨1371 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Patterns in Nature: Why the Natural World Looks the Way It Does - **How much does it cost?** ₨1371 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/26198073-patterns-in-nature-why-the-natural-world-looks-the-way) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Though at first glance the natural world may appear overwhelming in its diversity and complexity, there are regularities running through it, from the hexagons of a honeycomb to the spirals of a seashell and the branching veins of a leaf. Revealing the order at the foundation of the seemingly chaotic natural world, Patterns in Nature explores not only the math and science but also the beauty and artistry behind nature’s awe-inspiring designs. Unlike the patterns we create in technology, architecture, and art, natural patterns are formed spontaneously from the forces that act in the physical world. Very often the same types of pattern and form – spirals, stripes, branches, and fractals, say—recur in places that seem to have nothing in common, as when the markings of a zebra mimic the ripples in windblown sand. That’s because, as Patterns in Nature shows, at the most basic level these patterns can often be described using the same mathematical and physical principles: there is a surprising underlying unity in the kaleidoscope of the natural world. Richly illustrated with 250 color photographs and anchored by accessible and insightful chapters by esteemed science writer Philip Ball, Patterns in Nature reveals the organization at work in vast and ancient forests, powerful rivers, massing clouds, and coastlines carved out by the sea. By exploring similarities such as those between a snail shell and the swirling stars of a galaxy, or the branches of a tree and those of a river network, this spectacular visual tour conveys the wonder, beauty, and richness of natural pattern formation. Review: Science meets art - Excellent explanations matched with fascinating images. I bought this book with the expectation that many natural patterns would be revealed. The book exceeded expectations. I’m a retired technical writer with a growing digital photography hobby. Having literally sailed around the world in a lengthy military career I am fascinated by the shapes and patterns in nature. In my other career, as a conveyor of facts and technical explanations, I was pleased with the author’s scientific and mathematical details. The images are worth the book’s cost. The theory and science are “added value”. If you’re a photographer of any genre, especially one who appreciates closeup or macro images, you will loiter over many beautiful images in this book. The photography is superb. The history of scientific efforts to explain nature’s patterns is enlightening. Review: Wonderful Book - Beautiful photos and detailed explanations of how patterns occur in nature. Very interesting to see which things are considered fractals. Also, wonderful to find out that a pineapple and a pinecone have something in common besides starting with a P. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #88,442 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in System Theory #18 in Fractal Mathematics #113 in Plant & Animal Art (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 349 Reviews | ## Images ![Patterns in Nature: Why the Natural World Looks the Way It Does - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ZXdWlrGkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Science meets art *by L***E on March 10, 2025* Excellent explanations matched with fascinating images. I bought this book with the expectation that many natural patterns would be revealed. The book exceeded expectations. I’m a retired technical writer with a growing digital photography hobby. Having literally sailed around the world in a lengthy military career I am fascinated by the shapes and patterns in nature. In my other career, as a conveyor of facts and technical explanations, I was pleased with the author’s scientific and mathematical details. The images are worth the book’s cost. The theory and science are “added value”. If you’re a photographer of any genre, especially one who appreciates closeup or macro images, you will loiter over many beautiful images in this book. The photography is superb. The history of scientific efforts to explain nature’s patterns is enlightening. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Book *by M***Y on June 22, 2024* Beautiful photos and detailed explanations of how patterns occur in nature. Very interesting to see which things are considered fractals. Also, wonderful to find out that a pineapple and a pinecone have something in common besides starting with a P. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mostly a picture book *by H***F on December 1, 2023* Lots of beautiful pictures in the book. Not as much content as I was hoping for. He goes pretty on depth on a few subjects but leaves you wanting more but then some chapters seem a bit vague. Overall great book just not as much content as I was hoping for. ## Frequently Bought Together - Patterns in Nature - Why the Natural World Looks the Way It Does - The Golden Ratio --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/26198073-patterns-in-nature-why-the-natural-world-looks-the-way](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/26198073-patterns-in-nature-why-the-natural-world-looks-the-way) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-09-08*