The Illustrated Brief History of Time

Stephen Hawking

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15 October 2018

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Cosmology & the universe; Relativity physics; Astrophysics; Popular astronomy & space

A beautiful fully illustrated new edition of Professor Stephen Hawking's masterpiece. Includes updates and

new livery and endpapers.

Professor Stephen Hawking is generally considered to have been one of the world's greatest thinkers.

Here, his phenomenal bestseller A Brief History of Time is illustrated to bring his theories to life in a clear, captivating and visually engaging way.

'This book marries a child's wonder to a genius's intellect. We journey into Hawking's universe, while marvelling at his mind' - The Sunday Times 'Stephen Hawking can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit...' - Observer 'Exceptional writing explaining the mysteries and beauty of our universe. The book is very fascinating and highly enjoyable. Highly recommended' -
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* Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries?

These are just some of the questions considered in the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world-renowned physicist Professor Stephen Hawking.

It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders.

In this edition, Professor Hawking explains his complex theories through a fresh visual dimension. Over 150 stunning colour illustrations have been specially commissioned for this purpose to help the reader understand what have become popular mythic images of our century, but which nonetheless remain difficult, abstract ideas to grasp.

This stunning gift edition also includes a new appendix with updates to the text and tributes to Stephen Hawking.

By: Stephen Hawking
Imprint: PENG
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 253mm, Width: 199mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 981g
ISBN: 9780593077184
ISBN 10: 0593077180
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 15 October 2018
Audience: General/trade , General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

In 1963, Stephen Hawking contracted motor neurone disease and was given two years to live. Yet he went on to Cambridge to become a brilliant researcher and Professorial Fellow at Gonville and Caius College. For thirty years he held the post of Lucasian Professor of Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at Cambridge, the chair held by Isaac Newton in 1663. Professor Hawking has over a dozen honorary degrees, was awarded the CBE in 1982. He is a fellow of the Royal Society and a Member of the US National Academy of Science.

Reviews for The Illustrated Brief History of Time

A Brief History of Time: 'It is the publishing sensation of the past decade' * Spectator * This book marries a child's wonder to a genius's intellect. We journey into Hawking's universe, while marvelling at his mind * The Sunday Times *