So where can I get The Feynman lectures ?

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The discussion centers around the availability and value of purchasing additional volumes of a physics series, with the first volume already accessible at the library. Concerns are raised about the high shipping costs to the user's country and the complexity of the material, particularly for those not pursuing a physics degree, as the later volumes delve into advanced topics like quantum mechanics without sufficient mathematical background. Suggestions include exploring second-hand editions available on platforms like Amazon or AbeBooks, as well as considering cheaper Asian print editions. The conversation concludes positively, noting that the college library has ordered the remaining volumes, alleviating the need for purchase.
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My library only had the first volume, I would love to read them all. Is it worth to buy them?.

Its just that the shipping will be quite expensive to my country.
 
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The first two volumes are general physics, the third volume is quantum mechanics.
They are fairly heavy going if you aren't doing a physics degree - particularly they don't cover a lot of the maths background.

There are quite a few editions so you should be able to find second hand copies easily (amazon or abebooks), you might also be able to get cheap Asian print editions (depends where you live)
 
It was also translated to many languages.
 
Thanks, it turns out that my college library has just ordered the other 2.
 

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