The Smithsonian Castle. A photogrpah of a model.

Source:  The Smithsonian Photography Initiative.

1846 photogrpah of an architecth's model for the Smithsonian's first building, popularly known as the Castle. 

Cool Castle book by Silver Dolphin

This book is brilliant.  It looks good even when closed, as the front cover presents the viewer with a small model/diorama (a castle in these case).  The more interesting part however, is that as you open the book, and turn the pages,  pieces of the model are systematically taken away, revealing various layers of the model.   It was published by Silver Dolphin Books, who make great, innovative products.

Explore Within A Medieval Castle

All photos in this series:  Tom Casesa

Final scene when all layers are removed

Closeup of front cover

Closeup of back cover