Fractals is a work of non-fiction focusing on art, digital graphics, mathematics, and nature and was created by author and artist Jack Cleveland. As the title suggests, the work focuses on the visual phenomenon of fractals, which are repeating patterns that we find in many places in the natural world that have a fascinating mathematical sequence to them. The work delves into many different iterations of these patterns, and author Jack Cleveland utilizes computers and digital graphics to do them true justice and portray their accuracy. There is also a brief introduction to the discovery and nature of fractals as well as some supplementary information about the artist and his process.

Jack Cleveland has crafted a highly accessible and enjoyable art book which fans of digital artistry and mathematicians alike will appreciate. As a fan of fractals and their presence in nature, it was really interesting to see these patterns explored and beautifully presented in a new format. One of my personal favorites was Lifesprings because of its vibrancy and intricacies, and the color choices and design of each page bring a different mood and atmosphere to each experience. They are the sort of images that one could stare at for hours due to the continuing patterns and tiny details noticeable everywhere. This also adds to the value of the work as it becomes a piece that you can return to time and again to enjoy. Overall, I would certainly recommend Fractals to art, nature, and science fans alike.

Fractals: Fractal Art by Jack Cleveland is a book of the author's personal work as an algorist, which he delivers in full color with vivid detail. The book begins with an introduction to this new media art form and its technique, which employs the use of mathematical algorithms to formulate vibrant, abstract imagery that is mostly free from the boundaries of more traditional art forms. While he lived, the late artist Cleveland created dozens of pieces that vary in size, theme, and complexity, balancing mathematical application and the beauty of fractals with the imagination of the artist and his vision. The book contains work such as Bluestar, an ethereal blue and green six-prong star comprised of spherical, slightly bowed limbs that are perfectly shadowed, making the piece appear almost three dimensional, its coloring absolutely luminous. Similar standout work that harnesses the smooth perfection of multiple spheres are Cleveland's Lydia & The Octopus and Spherefield.

Jack Cleveland's fractal collection allows those who may be new to this artform the opportunity to immerse themselves in a diverse number of images with Fractals. Art is highly subjective and each piece in any medium used will evoke a different reaction from almost all who view it. For me, it was the coloring that really stood out, particularly the metallics that are pushed forward in a sheen that is difficult to transfer from computer screen to paper, let alone still look as commanding as ever. My personal favorite is Stargazer and its endless spiral of crimson and gold. The animalistic Neurosis, a network of contours reminiscent of a zebra-peacock hybrid, is a piece that I would be proud to hang above a mantle and could stare at it for hours. Overall, this is an excellent compilation that allows the beautiful legacy of art created by Jack Cleveland to outlive all of us. Highly recommended.