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The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials (Laurel-leaf Books)
John Gribbin
The Science of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials (Laurel-leaf Books)
John Gribbin
Philip Pullman?s His Dark Materials trilogy is renowned for its mystery and magic. What?s the truth behind it all? Is the golden compass actually based in science? How does the subtle knife cut through anything? Could there be a bomb like the one made with Lyra?s hair? How do the Gallivespians? lodestone resonators really work? And, of course, what are the Dark Materials? Drawing on string theory and spacetime, quantum physics and chaos theory, award-winning science writers Mary and John Gribbin reveal the real science behind Philip Pullman?s bestselling fantasy trilogy in entertaining and crystal-clear prose.
From the Hardcover edition.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | July 10, 2007 |
ISBN13 | 9780375831461 |
Publishers | Laurel Leaf |
Pages | 224 |
Dimensions | 108 × 16 × 171 mm · 108 g |
Language | English |
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