Brian Greene picture book for young people (Icarus)

[marcus]

The book's graphic designer Chip Kidd has sample pages.
The book uses public domain pictures from the Hubble Space Telescope collection.
http://www.goodisdead.com/index.php?/work/entry/icarus_at_the_edge_of_time_2008_interiors/
By clicking on sample pages at the above link, you get larger versions where you can read the text, giving an idea of what the story is and who might like to read it. Futuristic retelling of Icarus fable.

The category is juvenile science fiction.
A fourteen year old genius boy rebels against his father and sneaks out of their spaceship home (using a special warp-drive vehicle he has built himelf) to explore a black hole.

The book is scheduled to go on sale 2 September 2008.

This is not a recommendation but rather an advance notice heads-up. We will be hearing about this in the next few weeks because it is by a celebrity author and illustrated with gorgeous HST public domain images. There is some science content.

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

Looks good to me. Anytime you can get the youth interested in science is a bonus to society.

 

[charng]

I am excited to hear about this new book by Brian Greene, titled "Icarus at the Edge of Time". It is always encouraging to see efforts being made to engage young people in science and exploration, and this book seems to do just that.

The use of public domain images from the Hubble Space Telescope collection is a great way to introduce young readers to the wonders of our universe. These images are not only visually stunning, but also provide a scientific basis for the story. It is important for young minds to understand the real science behind the fictional elements in the book.

The story itself, a futuristic retelling of the Icarus fable, is a clever way to teach important lessons about curiosity and the consequences of recklessness. I am sure that young readers will be drawn in by the rebellious protagonist and his adventures.

I am also impressed by the involvement of graphic designer Chip Kidd in the creation of this book. The sample pages on the website show a beautiful and engaging design, which will surely add to the overall reading experience.

Overall, I believe this book has great potential to inspire young readers and spark their interest in science and space exploration. I look forward to its release and hope that it will be well-received by both children and adults alike.