The Magic of Reality: How we know what's really true

Dawkins, Richard

ISBN 10: 059306612X / ISBN 13: 9780593066126

Published by Bantam Press, 2011

About this Item

2011. First Edition. hardcover. What are things made of? What is the sun? Why is there night and day, winter and summer? Why do bad things happen? Are we alone? Have you heard the tale of how the sun hatched out of an emu's egg? Has anyone ever told you that earthquakes are caused by a sneezing giant? This title answers all these questions. Illustrator(s): McKean, Dave. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrated throughout with 4 colour integrated artwork. BIC Classification: PDZ; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 199 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1052. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Magic of Reality: How we know what's really true
• Publisher: Bantam Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 059306612X
• ISBN 13: 9780593066126
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

What are things made of?
What is the sun?
Why is there night and day, winter and summer?
Why do bad things happen?
Are we alone?

Throughout history people all over the world have invented stories to answer profound questions such as these. Have you heard the tale of how the sun hatched out of an emu''s egg? Or what about the great catfish that carries the world on its back? Has anyone ever told you that earthquakes are caused by a sneezing giant? These fantastical myths are fun - but what is the real answer to such questions?

The Magic of Reality, with its explanations of space, time, evolution and more, will inspire and amaze readers of all ages - young adults, adults, children, octogenarians. Teaming up with the renowned illustrator Dave McKean, Richard Dawkins answers all these questions and many more. In stunning words and pictures this book presents the real story of the world around us, taking us on an enthralling journey through scientific reality, and showing that it has an awe-inspiring beauty and thrilling magic which far exceed those of the ancient myths.

We encounter rainbows, our genetic ancestors, tsunamis, shooting stars, plants, animals, and an intriguing cast of characters in this extraordinary scientific voyage of discovery. Richard Dawkins and Dave McKean have created a dazzling celebration of our planet that will entertain and inform for years to come.

About the Author

Richard Dawkins is the former Charles Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University (1995-2008). His many bestsellers include The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion. Dave McKean has illustrated many award winning books and graphic novels, including Coraline by Neil Gaiman, and the Newberry and Carnegie Medal winning The Graveyard Book. He has created hundreds of album, comic and book covers, and has designed characters for two of the Harry Potter films. He has also directed two feature films, MirrorMask and Luna.