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A Time Traveller’s Guide to Life, the Universe & Everything
A Time Traveller's Guide to Life follows Einstein and his traveling companion through space and time; this innovative graphic novel pairs the narrative with fantastic, whimsical artwork to make difficult concepts clear - and explain life, the universe and (almost) everything!
203 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2013
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About the author
Ian Flitcroft
4 books19 followersI’m an eye surgeon at a children’s hospital in Ireland by day and for 15 years I’ve also been writing by night. I’m extensively published in the academic world with more than 30 scientific peer-reviewed papers and contributions to four multi-author books. I have been an intermittent contributor to ‘The Last Word’ column of the New Scientist magazine and included in “Do Polar Bears Get Lonely” (New Scientist and Profile Books publication 2008).
I’ve written an award winning popular science blog (www.journeybystarlight.com) which has gathered in excess of 600,000 views over the last few years. This blog has been developed into a cartoon-style science book for young adults. ‘Journey by Starlight – A time traveller’s guide to life, the universe and everything’ has been published in the USA by One Peace Books in March 2013.
My first novel, The Reluctant Cannibals, reached the last 5 in the general fiction category of 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. It is now being published by Legend Press on 1st October 2013.
I am also working on a revision of my second novel and have a growing collection of growing collection of food related short stories covering a range of topics from a lobster in love with a young girl, an oyster’s perspective on being eaten, to the girl who died because she didn’t eat enough cup-cakes.
I’ve written an award winning popular science blog (www.journeybystarlight.com) which has gathered in excess of 600,000 views over the last few years. This blog has been developed into a cartoon-style science book for young adults. ‘Journey by Starlight – A time traveller’s guide to life, the universe and everything’ has been published in the USA by One Peace Books in March 2013.
My first novel, The Reluctant Cannibals, reached the last 5 in the general fiction category of 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. It is now being published by Legend Press on 1st October 2013.
I am also working on a revision of my second novel and have a growing collection of growing collection of food related short stories covering a range of topics from a lobster in love with a young girl, an oyster’s perspective on being eaten, to the girl who died because she didn’t eat enough cup-cakes.
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September 17, 2013
Here's an enjoyable graphic novel where a cartoon Einstein channels Carl Sagan and takes you on a journey through the cosmos. Traveling over 3,200 light years, you will painlessly learn all about, well, almost everything - from Schrodinger's cat to why Douglas Adams' theory that the meaning of life is 42 may possibly be correct.
There are one or two awkward moments along the way where the author tries to placate the Creationists by following Jesus' birthday by the Big Bang...hello? BUT FOR THE MOST PART, this is nothing but a delightful joy ride through time and space.
Which brings us to the story of Tycho Brahe...
Tycho Brahe, astronomer and all-round interesting guy.
He not only sported a killer 'stache, but managed to prove once and for all that even nerdy math dudes can lead exciting lives. He lost part of his nose in a duel with a Danish nobleman over who was the better mathematician, then had a replacement made out of silver and wax. Tragically, he lost his pet moose when the creature drank too much beer at a party and fell down a flight of stairs. Now there's a guy to take home to mother.
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Moose's nose wiped by T. Brahe.
Spencer's illustrations are wonderful, and also quite witty. I was particularly fond of gravity's depiction as a naked bald man. Also, a single-celled creature known as Amoeba Dubia bears a strange resemblance to George "Dubya" Bush. There are probably dozens of other little visual puns that I wasn't smart enough to catch. Perhaps a future reread will be in order.
I bet most of us could stand to learn a little bit more about our amazing universe. Reading this book may put some awe and wonder back into your life...or at least help you explain to your kids why the sky is blue.
There are one or two awkward moments along the way where the author tries to placate the Creationists by following Jesus' birthday by the Big Bang...hello? BUT FOR THE MOST PART, this is nothing but a delightful joy ride through time and space.
Which brings us to the story of Tycho Brahe...
Tycho Brahe, astronomer and all-round interesting guy.
He not only sported a killer 'stache, but managed to prove once and for all that even nerdy math dudes can lead exciting lives. He lost part of his nose in a duel with a Danish nobleman over who was the better mathematician, then had a replacement made out of silver and wax. Tragically, he lost his pet moose when the creature drank too much beer at a party and fell down a flight of stairs. Now there's a guy to take home to mother.
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Moose's nose wiped by T. Brahe.
Spencer's illustrations are wonderful, and also quite witty. I was particularly fond of gravity's depiction as a naked bald man. Also, a single-celled creature known as Amoeba Dubia bears a strange resemblance to George "Dubya" Bush. There are probably dozens of other little visual puns that I wasn't smart enough to catch. Perhaps a future reread will be in order.
I bet most of us could stand to learn a little bit more about our amazing universe. Reading this book may put some awe and wonder back into your life...or at least help you explain to your kids why the sky is blue.
June 19, 2013
Imagine that you're traveling at the speed of light from a distant star, with Albert Einstein as your guide. And along the way, he's going to explain the universe and how it works as completely and clearly as he can. It's a very (very) odd premise, and yet it works. The whole thing is based off of Flitcroft's blog, also called Journey by Starlight. I've since read a few entries from the blog, and I think the graphic novel version stays quite true to the blog entries, and adds quite a bit of context with the visuals.
But this is not light reading. It may be "only" a 200 page graphic novel, but I can't remember ever working so hard for 200 pages in my life. The panels are, by necessity, full of text, which is often quite complicated text. But it's also quite clear. I understood this way better than I did when my high school physics teacher was trying to teach me. Will it stick with me? I certainly hope so. I wouldn't have read this book if I didn't want to learn.
But this is not light reading. It may be "only" a 200 page graphic novel, but I can't remember ever working so hard for 200 pages in my life. The panels are, by necessity, full of text, which is often quite complicated text. But it's also quite clear. I understood this way better than I did when my high school physics teacher was trying to teach me. Will it stick with me? I certainly hope so. I wouldn't have read this book if I didn't want to learn.
October 3, 2023
This book essentially summarized every cool thing Mr. Roddy covered in Physical Universe senior year of high school. There is SO much we don’t know!! And I want to know more about that :)
September 24, 2023
Kitap çocuklar için değil, öyleymiş gibi izlenim veriyor biliyorum ama değil. Demirbaş listesinde bulunacak bir kitap. Başköşeye koyun.
September 2, 2016
Note: I won this one via GoodReads.
It took me a long time to read this one, but that's because it's best read (and savored) in pieces. There's a whole lot of information packed in (made interesting through the graphics, humor, and your guide Albert Einstein himself), so don't try to read this one in one sitting.
It's earned a place on my book shelf, which is quite something.
It took me a long time to read this one, but that's because it's best read (and savored) in pieces. There's a whole lot of information packed in (made interesting through the graphics, humor, and your guide Albert Einstein himself), so don't try to read this one in one sitting.
It's earned a place on my book shelf, which is quite something.
July 12, 2016
"hayat, evren ve her şey" hakkındaki sorular anlaşılır ve eğlenceli bir dille anlatılmış. çizimler de çok eğlenceliydi. einstein ile yolculuğa çıkmışsınız gibi bir hissiyatta oluyorsunuz. öneririm herkese:3
August 10, 2016
If you're wondering about how Einstein eats and breathes in outer space and other science facts, remember that it's just a graphic novel and just relax. I'm gonna go ahead and give this the full-frontal, 5-star review! I am not in the sciences, but this one appeals to me because every now and then I want to learn a bit about the rules of physics that run our world. The author was very clear with his real-world analogies.
The art is great, too. A touch of caricture, but not too cartoony. Great expressions. Looks like the illustrator actually did what he was supposed to do when he was getting his education, which was to look at the way suits hang on a body, the way flesh ages around the eyes, and the way haircuts look on regular guys as opposed to those on fashion models in glossy mags.
There were only a couple of problems with this book's design. First, there's a damn rainbow going down the length of the spine. Hey, if you don't mind your book being accidentally shelved in the gay studies section, have at it. Second, some of the type was way too deep into the spine on a couple pages -- I mean the words actually disappeared into the crack, so there were some issues with the white space borders that simply should not happen in today's computerized prepress environment. (I just got to type the words 'disappeared into the crack' - sometimes I crack myself up in a Beavis and Butthead kinda way.)
Overall, I simply could not be happier with my purchase. This book is going into my permanent collection and will hopefully be useful to my child's not-too-distant-future high school education as well, similar to Gonick's comic guide to the sciences series.
It is my fondest wish that the author and illustrator enjoyed creating this book and hopefully they will plan to make more together. Great job, guys!
The art is great, too. A touch of caricture, but not too cartoony. Great expressions. Looks like the illustrator actually did what he was supposed to do when he was getting his education, which was to look at the way suits hang on a body, the way flesh ages around the eyes, and the way haircuts look on regular guys as opposed to those on fashion models in glossy mags.
There were only a couple of problems with this book's design. First, there's a damn rainbow going down the length of the spine. Hey, if you don't mind your book being accidentally shelved in the gay studies section, have at it. Second, some of the type was way too deep into the spine on a couple pages -- I mean the words actually disappeared into the crack, so there were some issues with the white space borders that simply should not happen in today's computerized prepress environment. (I just got to type the words 'disappeared into the crack' - sometimes I crack myself up in a Beavis and Butthead kinda way.)
Overall, I simply could not be happier with my purchase. This book is going into my permanent collection and will hopefully be useful to my child's not-too-distant-future high school education as well, similar to Gonick's comic guide to the sciences series.
It is my fondest wish that the author and illustrator enjoyed creating this book and hopefully they will plan to make more together. Great job, guys!
September 17, 2013
This is one of the best 'non-fiction' books I have ever read. This is one of those books that is difficult to categorize because the subject matter deals with scientific theories and the history of science but is told in a very fanciful way. A postmortem Albert Einstein takes the reader on an imaginary journey through space and time on a photon of light beaming through space. This book covers everything from the big bang theory to Isaac Newton to the theory of Relativity and quantum physics.
This book covers so much information but handles it in such a spectacularly accessible way so that anyone can understand complex theories and the science that makes up the world around us. The resurrection of Albert Einstein is fantastic and he makes the perfect narrator and instructor. The flow and organization of this book is spot on, Einstein would present information and the traveler/student whom he converses with throughout the book would ask my question for me, presenting the exact question I would have asked. As a result, this book felt very interactive.
This book is brilliant and I could feel my brain growing with each chapter. Love that there is an index in the back, this is a book you want to own to reference again and again. The most successful 'non-fiction' graphic novel I have ever read.
This book covers so much information but handles it in such a spectacularly accessible way so that anyone can understand complex theories and the science that makes up the world around us. The resurrection of Albert Einstein is fantastic and he makes the perfect narrator and instructor. The flow and organization of this book is spot on, Einstein would present information and the traveler/student whom he converses with throughout the book would ask my question for me, presenting the exact question I would have asked. As a result, this book felt very interactive.
This book is brilliant and I could feel my brain growing with each chapter. Love that there is an index in the back, this is a book you want to own to reference again and again. The most successful 'non-fiction' graphic novel I have ever read.
August 22, 2022
A fine collaboration, left me wondering where one gent started and the other left off. Did Flitcroft sketch out the ideas and leave it to Spencer to then give them more style, or was it a strict text/image split (hard to imagine here).
The style is somewhere between Mad magazine (the Einstein tour conductor) and other clever/editorial cartoons, which it appears Spencer has gone on to do since this 2013 issue. Also prior to the book this was apparently a blog. Spencer also dabbles in some energetic large paintings with comic vibrancy since then, his firstlast.com will get you there.
The book itself, is a fun read and I think yet another example showcasing how well graphic novels/manga can work outside the superhero realms. Granted many scientists in here might qualify as heroes at least, and Einstein's caricature gets to comprehend his brain being absconded. My edition had some rough page trimming that might have sliced off some marginalia, Flitcroft plies Dad/science humor well - perhaps also in his day job as an eye surgeon.
The first half of the book/series is more coherent, building up info on physics, but he does later include DNA and a more than brief glance at the workings of the eye. You can take the eye surgeon out of the operating room and it does sort of tie in to the title.
Bottom line this works well for kids of all ages, even if you are familiar with some of the quantum questions, it's nice to see how they are illustrated here. Definitely worth sharing with your precocious daughters/sons/nephews/nieces. Honestly I never even knew about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einstei... and this book led me to read more about axial precession and the celestial sphere/constellations - and the Hair-razing fact that we are not yet in the Age of Aquarius.
The style is somewhere between Mad magazine (the Einstein tour conductor) and other clever/editorial cartoons, which it appears Spencer has gone on to do since this 2013 issue. Also prior to the book this was apparently a blog. Spencer also dabbles in some energetic large paintings with comic vibrancy since then, his firstlast.com will get you there.
The book itself, is a fun read and I think yet another example showcasing how well graphic novels/manga can work outside the superhero realms. Granted many scientists in here might qualify as heroes at least, and Einstein's caricature gets to comprehend his brain being absconded. My edition had some rough page trimming that might have sliced off some marginalia, Flitcroft plies Dad/science humor well - perhaps also in his day job as an eye surgeon.
The first half of the book/series is more coherent, building up info on physics, but he does later include DNA and a more than brief glance at the workings of the eye. You can take the eye surgeon out of the operating room and it does sort of tie in to the title.
Bottom line this works well for kids of all ages, even if you are familiar with some of the quantum questions, it's nice to see how they are illustrated here. Definitely worth sharing with your precocious daughters/sons/nephews/nieces. Honestly I never even knew about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einstei... and this book led me to read more about axial precession and the celestial sphere/constellations - and the Hair-razing fact that we are not yet in the Age of Aquarius.
October 9, 2017
As a non-science person who is deeply interested in the world, this book really helped me understand the basic principles of a variety of scientific topics including space, gravity and genetics. And it didn't feel like pulling teeth! Having pictures really helps make science more accessible. I did have to give myself time between sections to digest because it is so much information at once. If you're interested in science but zoned out during physics class in high school and don't know how or where to start, this book is for you.
March 11, 2023
Extreme Book Nerd Challenge 2023
Challenge Topic: A book with Star or War(s) in the Title.
I loved the way this book was designed and delivered. Let's take a 3,200 year long journey across space and time. Learn about the Big Bank Theory, Light waves and Particles, and so much more. Through the Authors sense of humor he makes the information easier to take in and understand.
I really did enjoy with graphic novel. It was a quick read, but so much was packed in the words and pictures. So entertaining.
Challenge Topic: A book with Star or War(s) in the Title.
I loved the way this book was designed and delivered. Let's take a 3,200 year long journey across space and time. Learn about the Big Bank Theory, Light waves and Particles, and so much more. Through the Authors sense of humor he makes the information easier to take in and understand.
I really did enjoy with graphic novel. It was a quick read, but so much was packed in the words and pictures. So entertaining.
April 30, 2020
I love this book. I found it on my wife’s side of the nightstand, and picked it up after being too lazy to grab the current book I was reading from the living room. Needless to say, the other book was given a short break because I was not able to put Journey By Starlight down. Everything was well explained and the illustrations were matched perfectly. Both Ian and Britt are a great team.
October 24, 2021
This was just a lot of fun. Much of what this graphic novel conveys has been covered in books by the likes of Carl Sagan, Stephen Hawking and others, but I loved how this simplifies concepts that would otherwise be almost inconceivable to the layman without it ever being felt dumbed down. The universe is truly an amazing place.
October 19, 2018
I found this to be a great refresher on a wide variety of science subjects. Nothing is covered in a lot of depth but it seemed that everything was accurate and easy to understand. I enjoyed the humor as well.
October 31, 2022
This was brilliantly done both in the overall concept and in the illustrations. While it went through a lot of science, it particularly shined when covering the theory of relativity. For me, this was one of the clearest and most thought provoking explanations I've seen.
September 1, 2019
Super basic crash course in physics, focusing specifically on light and all the theories and discoveries surrounding it. This graphic novel was educational and funny.
November 21, 2020
This book deserves all the stars in the universe. Really recommended for those who want to learn about universe in fun and not boring way!
August 31, 2021
This book was a great introduction to physics, astronomy, quantum physics, and many more fields of science. A great read for beginners and is also educational along the journey.
April 26, 2023
Best read in chunks. Can be overwhelming. Many topics covered, although at times I felt as if I were on a rock skipping across the surface of the water and not getting very deep into the topic.
October 24, 2014
I must read more books that make me feel colossally stupid.
No, really. That means I'm learning. "Journey by Starlight" just taught me a ton of things I never learned in school, either because they weren't taught or because I didn't understand them when they were. And I've taken my fair share of science classes: Biology, Meteorology, Genetics & Heredity ... none of them taught me how sight works. I just learned that tonight, from this book. Now I know how nuclear explosives work, and what each of the planets in this solar system is made of, and I have a better understanding of what makes up an atom than I ever got out of a science class. I'm almost embarrassed to say that!
One thing I did notice that I wish had been different was that the book skips out on the explanations of some things. For instance, it used fireflies as an example of a living thing that glows, but didn't go on to outline bio-luminescence. Presumably this was done for space reasons, though I gladly would have read for a little longer. (It makes no difference that I know about bio-luminescence already; it needs to be in there.)
Even as expertly as this book was done, I can't say that I understand everything in it. I get space-time on principle, but wrapping my brain around it as a reality is another story entirely. That's one of the great things about this book: you can almost feel your brain stretching as you read it. It makes you think, and that's a book's job.
There were a few problems in editing that bothered me (pet peeve) but overall I'd give this book a resounding thump on the back for doing a fine job of getting science through my thick, non-sciency brain. I'm even thinking of adding it to my personal collection as reference material -- and when I buy a book first-hand, it's a good book.
No, really. That means I'm learning. "Journey by Starlight" just taught me a ton of things I never learned in school, either because they weren't taught or because I didn't understand them when they were. And I've taken my fair share of science classes: Biology, Meteorology, Genetics & Heredity ... none of them taught me how sight works. I just learned that tonight, from this book. Now I know how nuclear explosives work, and what each of the planets in this solar system is made of, and I have a better understanding of what makes up an atom than I ever got out of a science class. I'm almost embarrassed to say that!
One thing I did notice that I wish had been different was that the book skips out on the explanations of some things. For instance, it used fireflies as an example of a living thing that glows, but didn't go on to outline bio-luminescence. Presumably this was done for space reasons, though I gladly would have read for a little longer. (It makes no difference that I know about bio-luminescence already; it needs to be in there.)
Even as expertly as this book was done, I can't say that I understand everything in it. I get space-time on principle, but wrapping my brain around it as a reality is another story entirely. That's one of the great things about this book: you can almost feel your brain stretching as you read it. It makes you think, and that's a book's job.
There were a few problems in editing that bothered me (pet peeve) but overall I'd give this book a resounding thump on the back for doing a fine job of getting science through my thick, non-sciency brain. I'm even thinking of adding it to my personal collection as reference material -- and when I buy a book first-hand, it's a good book.
July 2, 2013
(Note: won in goodreads giveaway)
Wonderful book. Science is by far my worst subject, but it still fascinates me. I try to read a science book every now and then. Most of the time I have to read the same page two or three times. Then I have to read the chapter a couple of times to really pull anything from it. I read Feynman's Six Easy Pieces earlier this year, they were not so easy.
But Dr Flitcroft has done a marvelous job making everything very accessible. The fact that it is written in graphic novel format makes it that much easier. I must say that I am very impressed with Dr Flitcroft's grasp of the material. A person who really understands a subject can usually communicate it simply to others.
The book explains basic physics, with some chemistry and natural history, through thought experiments guided by good old Albert Einstein. The experiments follow Albert and an unnamed traveller as they as they ride on a beam of starlight throughout the galaxies. Along the way, Albert explains basic scientific theories, usually in their historic background.
A few things I personally liked about this book: The author did not hesitate to point out some of the limits of science. There were some humorous digressions on the idea of alien life forms. The author also pointed out that whether you believe in God or pure materialist evolution, there comes a point where you have to take some things with a dab of faith. Finally, I loved the close of the book when a talking walrus explains Arthur Clarkes three laws of progress.
So, if you are like me and don't know beans about science but still have this masochistic need to know then this might be the perfect book for you.
May 13, 2013
Einstein would have made an interesting guide to the universe. // Journey by Starlight// explores that very premise, as Einstein guides The Narrator through the universe, from P Cygni to inside a human mind, exploring a huge number of concepts in just over 200 pages. A fair number of sciences are covered, from proto-sciences such as alchemy to physics, with a fair bit of philosophy thrown in for good measure. This makes for an interesting study of the universe.
The artwork is brilliant; although a little simplistic, it illustrates the points made extremely well with a lot of humor thrown in for good measure. Although this is definitely a textbook, it is not one of those tired old texts that you have a problem reading. In fact, this is one that you will have problem putting it down once you start. Although there are some minor problems here and there, it is mostly in areas of translation, such as philosophy and history. Overall, this is an excellent work or those looking for an excellent primer for science and its reach across mankind’s history, and how our way of looking at things gives some hope for the future.
As originally written by Jamais Jochim for the http://sanfranciscobookreview.com/.
The artwork is brilliant; although a little simplistic, it illustrates the points made extremely well with a lot of humor thrown in for good measure. Although this is definitely a textbook, it is not one of those tired old texts that you have a problem reading. In fact, this is one that you will have problem putting it down once you start. Although there are some minor problems here and there, it is mostly in areas of translation, such as philosophy and history. Overall, this is an excellent work or those looking for an excellent primer for science and its reach across mankind’s history, and how our way of looking at things gives some hope for the future.
As originally written by Jamais Jochim for the http://sanfranciscobookreview.com/.
June 19, 2013
I'm not a very scientifically minded person, so I appreciate this new approach to presenting big scientific ideas. The author and illustrator definitely make "life, the universe, and everything" easier.
My only complaint is that my copy contained several typos--or the handwritten equivalent of a typo. While I was able to figure out what was being said anyway, the typos, usually incorrect but similar words or missing words, did make me stumble in the reading of those passages, and it took me longer to get through those passages than if the correct words had been there. Hopefully, the typos will be found and fixed for later editions.
Note: I received my copy through the Goodreads First Reads program.
My only complaint is that my copy contained several typos--or the handwritten equivalent of a typo. While I was able to figure out what was being said anyway, the typos, usually incorrect but similar words or missing words, did make me stumble in the reading of those passages, and it took me longer to get through those passages than if the correct words had been there. Hopefully, the typos will be found and fixed for later editions.
Note: I received my copy through the Goodreads First Reads program.
June 23, 2016
Fen bilimlerini sever misiniz? Eğitim sistemimiz malesef çok sevdiremiyor bu alanları. Bir çok nedeni var bunun ama bu yazının konusu o değil. Bu yazının konusu, fen bilimlerini genç nüfuslara nasıl sevdirebileceğimiz. Ben eğitim bilimci değilim. Ancak sıkıcı ortaokul ve lise müfredatlarını yaşamış bir insan olarak, o yıllarda verilen bilgilerle her hangi bir alana sempati beslenebileceğini düşünmüyorum. Bununla birlikte gelişmiş toplumların temel alarak büyüdüğü ve mevcut hallerine ulaşmalarını sağlayan temel bilimleri gençlerimize sevdirmemizin şart olduğu gerçeğini de tartışamayız...
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March 5, 2016
An incredibly stimulating graphic novel on the physics of light. It covers a massive amount of material including origins of the universe, Newton's theories of light, photoelectric effect, special and general theories of relativity, how the brain interprets images etc. Essentially most things are just harvests of light is what I take out of this book - a humbling realisation that recreated in me that essential sense of wonder. With right dash of humour, and a treatment of the subject matter that aids understanding for those willing to put in the effort, this is an intellectual romp of the highest order.
April 21, 2016
3.7/5
An interesting book and a fun way to learn (&refresh your science). Everything from the first page was fun and an easy read. However, I have 2 gripes about this book:
1. I wish the entire book was in colour instead of 1 chapter.
2. I wish the book was larger because there is so much details in each panel and so many words that it felt crowded. This book would have been better in a larger format.
An interesting book and a fun way to learn (&refresh your science). Everything from the first page was fun and an easy read. However, I have 2 gripes about this book:
1. I wish the entire book was in colour instead of 1 chapter.
2. I wish the book was larger because there is so much details in each panel and so many words that it felt crowded. This book would have been better in a larger format.
January 1, 2014
Mostly fun, but sometimes irritating. By the end I was exhausted from the style; this should have been in color to gain the full impact of what Flitcroft was saying. I can imagine this being very successful as a webcomic, or series of minicomics; there was just too much here to digest effectively in one volume.
Glad that it exists though, if it gets someone to learn more about physics.
Glad that it exists though, if it gets someone to learn more about physics.
March 5, 2024
Kitap fiziğe yeni merak salmış öğrenciler için ideal bir başlangıç yolu diyebilirim. Çizimlerle anlatım pekiştirilmiş olsa da fazla konuya değindiği için bazı konularda açıklama yetersiz kalmış gibi..
Kitap bilgi yığını gibi olduğu için bir yerden sonra fazla okumak zorlaşsa da keyifle okuduğum bu kitap sayesinde hem yeni şeyler öğrendim hem de bilgilerimi pekiştirdim
Kitap bilgi yığını gibi olduğu için bir yerden sonra fazla okumak zorlaşsa da keyifle okuduğum bu kitap sayesinde hem yeni şeyler öğrendim hem de bilgilerimi pekiştirdim
June 27, 2013
Really fun read; exceptional trip through science history and concepts of physics, I recommend everyone take time to 'Journey by Starlight' Oh, and you might find the perfect question that has an answer of 42....
January 9, 2015
Incorporates many scientific concepts, history, and factoids. I was overwhelmed by the breadth of topics. Hopefully it whets readers the appetite and is followed by an exploration of something specific.
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