{"product_id":"amazing-worlds-of-science-fiction-and-science-fact-hardcover","title":"Amazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKeith Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith a stellar cast of scientists and science fictionists alike, a vivid exploration of realities behind imaginary planets.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Have you ever wondered what it would be like to watch a double sunset on Tatooine, stand among the sand dunes of Arrakis, or gaze at the gas-giant planet Polyphemus from the moon Pandora? In \u003ci\u003eAmazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact\u003c\/i\u003e, Keith Cooper explores the fictional planets from films such as \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDune\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAvatar\u003c\/i\u003e, and discusses how realistic they are based on our current scientific understanding and astronomical observations. The real exoplanets astronomers are now discovering are truly stranger than fiction, as the author shows. Featuring insights from over a dozen scientists and award-winning science-fiction authors, including Charlie Jane Anders, Stephen Baxter, and Alastair Reynolds, \u003ci\u003eAmazing Worlds of Science Fiction and Science Fact\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for readers of popular science and fans of science fiction.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeith Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e is a science journalist who has written for \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePhysics World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSky \u0026amp; Telescope\u003c\/i\u003e, Space.com, and \u003ci\u003eSupercluster\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. He has a degree in physics with astrophysics from the University of Manchester and has edited \u003ci\u003eAstronomy Now\u003c\/i\u003e magazine for nearly twenty years. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Contact Paradox\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 8.58 x 5.83 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63507202146653,"sku":"9781789149944","price":31.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/5558\/2813\/files\/h2Me1soH2d9781789149944.webp?v=1771552523","url":"https:\/\/novellybooks.com\/products\/amazing-worlds-of-science-fiction-and-science-fact-hardcover","provider":"Novelly Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}