The Science of Interstellar

Kip Thorne, Christopher Nolan

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Norton
12 December 2014

Film theory & criticism; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Popular astronomy & space

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Interstellar, from acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, takes us on a fantastic voyage far beyond our solar system. Yet in The Science of Interstellar, Kip Thorne, the Nobel prize-winning physicist who assisted Nolan on the scientific aspects of Interstellar, shows us that the movie's jaw-dropping events and stunning, never-before-attempted visuals are grounded in real science. Thorne shares his experiences working as the science adviser on the film and then moves on to the science itself. In chapters on wormholes, black holes, interstellar travel, and much more, Thorne's scientific insights—many of them triggered during the actual scripting and shooting of Interstellar—describe the physical laws that govern our universe and the truly astounding phenomena that those laws make possible.

Interstellar and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and ? Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s14).

By: Kip Thorne
Foreword by: Christopher Nolan
Imprint: Norton
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 198mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 893g
ISBN: 9780393351378
ISBN 10: 0393351378
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 12 December 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active