James T. Dakin to Sign Copies of His Book “Shining Art on Light: Colorful Insights” at the 2025 L.A. Times Festival of Books

The self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet is proud to host James T. Dakin’s book signing session at the 2025 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. At the ReadersMagnet exhibit, Dakin will sign copies of his book “Shining Art on Light: Colorful Insights.”

In “Shining Art on Light: Colorful Insights,” Dakin unravels light’s broad and captivating story, using 58 pieces of art from eight renowned museums to illustrate its many facets. The book introduces readers to five key scientific concepts of light in an accessible format before delving into its natural phenomena and human innovations. Concluding with a discussion on the relationship between time and light, the book offers a visually stunning and intellectually enriching journey.

James “Jim” Thomas Dakin, born in 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has dedicated his life to studying light. After earning a B.A. from Harvard and a Ph.D. from Princeton, he conducted post-doctoral research at Stanford before becoming a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts. He later went to work at General Electric (GE), focusing on lighting technology. After 37 years at GE, he retired in 2012. Yet, he continues to explore the broader aspects of light as a consultant and researcher.

Now in its 30th year, the L.A. Times Festival of Books is one of the most significant literary festivals in the country. The two-day, open-air literary event brings together storytellers, artists, and publishers to celebrate the beauty of literature, arts, and culture. This year’s Festival will run from April 26-27, 2025, at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.

Discover the intersection of art and science in “Shining Art on Light: Colorful Insights.” Order a copy on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more about James T. Dakin and his work by visiting his website at https://www.jimdakin.com/.

Author’s Biography:
James “Jim” T. Dakin, born in 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, developed a fascination with physics and light at an early age. He earned a B.A. from Harvard in 1967 and a Ph.D. from Princeton in 1971. After post-doctoral work at Stanford and a faculty position at the University of Massachusetts, he spent 37 years at General Electric, specializing in lighting technology. Since retiring in 2012, Jim has worked as a consultant and pursued various projects exploring the broader aspects of light.

Book Details:
“Shining Art on Light: Colorful Insights”
Author: James T. Dakin
Genre: Science, Nature, Technology
Publisher: BookLogix Published date: July 1, 2024

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