The Science of Science Fiction by Mark Brake

The Science of Science Fiction by Mark Brake

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The Science of Science Fiction by Mark Brake

We are the first generation to live in a science fiction world.
"Insightful, fascinating, and an easy read" —Booklist Online

"It is rare to find someone of Mark's universal talents in science." —Roy Davies, BAFTA-nominated editor of BBC's Timewatch

"Entertaining and insightful. A joy for fans of both science and fiction." —Gareth L. Powell, award-winning author of Ack-Ack Macaque

"A brilliant insight into the influence of Science Fiction on our world, culture, and imaginations. Bringing together more than four centuries of SF, Mark Brake reveals some of the fictional seeds that have developed into real life discoveries." —Jon Chase, award-winning science communicator and co-author of The Science of Star Wars
Mark Brake developed the world’s first science and science fiction degree in 1999. He also launched the world’s first astrobiology degree in 2005. He’s communicated science through film, television, print, and radio on five continents, including for NASA, Seattle’s Science Fiction Museum, the BBC, the Royal Institution, and Sky Movies. He was one of the founding members of NASA’s Astrobiology Institute Science Communication Group. Mark also tours Europe with Science of Doctor Who, Science of Star Wars, and Science of Superheroes road shows. His most recent book, The Science of Superheroes, publishes in spring of 2018.
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ISBN 13 9781510739369
ISBN 10 151073936X
Title The Science of Science Fiction
Author Mark Brake
Series The Science Of
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Skyhorse Publishing
Year published 2018-10-25
Number of pages 232
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.