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

Identifiers

  • 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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Other Editions

  • The science of Philip Pullman's His dark materialsLaurel-Leaf2007-01-01

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