The science of Philip Pullman's His dark materials
1st Laurel-Leaf ed.
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Author
Contributions
- Gribbin, John R. - Contributor
Publication
2007 - Laurel-Leaf, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
50,750 words, Guess
Page Count
203 pages
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- ISBN-100375831460
- ISBN-139780375831461
- LibraryThing386333
- Goodreads732509
- OCLC Control Number170970959
and 2 more
- Better World Books9780375831461
- Open LibraryOL23118920M
Classifications
- DDC823/.914
- LCCPR6066.U44 H55 2007
Alternate Titles
- Philip Pullman's His dark materials
- His dark materials
Description
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.
Description
The authors examine the actual science that underlies the fictional story of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy.
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