Lucinda Douglas-Menzies : Photographer

'The faces of British astronomers, colleagues and friends of mine, gathered in this book, radiate a story of quest, passion and fulfillment, attuned to the wonders of the universe' - Catherine Cesarsky, President, International Astronomical Union

To coincide with the International Year of Astronomy 2009 celebrations taking place throughout the year, a touring exhibition 'Portraits of Astronomers' will visit seven different venues around the UK. The book, 'Portraits of Astronomers', will be published in February 2009 in association with the Science Museum, London, with a foreword by Alison Boyle, Curator, Astronomy and Modern Physics. It will be printed by the Cambridge University Press, and designed by Derek Westwood.

Each of the thirty-eight leading UK astronomers will have their portrait on a full page with, facing, their written piece on the subject of what inspired them to study astronomy, of around 150-200 words. It is priced £ 12.50 plus boxed postage and packing of £ 4.

A list of astronomers photographed is here.
A list of exhibition venues and dates is here.

Ten of the portraits will be on show for six months at the National Portrait Gallery, London, in a small display around the unveiling of the newly commissioned portrait of the Astronomer Royal, Lord Martin Rees, opening on April 21st 2009.

Contact details ; Lucinda Douglas-Menzies, London E1. M : 07932 626284 E : lucinda@douglas-menzies.com