Derek de Solla Price

The Scholar Who Bridged Science, History, and Art

Explore the life and works of Derek de Solla Price, a visionary known for his study of ancient technologies and the Antikythera mechanism.

Price was a trailblazer in the history of science, blending research, technology, and artistic expression. His work on the Antikythera mechanism remains one of the most important contributions to our understanding of ancient innovation.

Antikythera Mechanism: An ancient analog computer that tracked celestial events
Scientific Art: Personal sketches and models merging science and creativity
Little Science, Big Science: A book highlighting large-scale, collaborative research in modern times

An Essay on Bookplates

I soon discovered that there were at least three distinctly different types of prints in the ex libris world.

The Hidden Story Behind M.C. Escher’s “Dewdrop” (1948)

Rare, beautiful, singular — the story of dewdrop by M.C. Escher.

Extraordinary Art, Original M.C. Escher Masterworks, and More.

Explore Artists' Market

M.C. Escher

Original essays & vintage graphics for sale

Famous Photographers School

20th Century Photography

Derek de Solla Price

Antikythera Mechanism

Ex Libris Bookplates

Rare, intricate bookplates