Diatrope Books

Diatrope Books specializes in academic and museum publications, with an emphasis on art, science, and technology. 

We are a part of the Diatrope Institute, a Berkeley-based research institute. Purchasing books directly from the Diatrope Books website helps support our mission.

We add used books and ephemera to our inventory daily so we encourage you to visit often to see our latest offerings. You can also contact us to see if we can help you find a special item you are yearning to add to your library.

Kittens Playing, the image on the right, is by Dutch-Belgian artist Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (1821-1909). Characterized as a Romantic painter, she is best known for her animal paintings; especially cats. Books and references to the arts are frequently found in her work. More of her work is available here.