Kip Thorne
The Warped Side of Our Universe: An Odyssey through Black Holes, Wormholes, Time Travel, and Gravitational Waves
The Warped Side of Our Universe: An Odyssey through Black Holes, Wormholes, Time Travel, and Gravitational Waves
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The Warped Side of Our Universe is a collaboration between Nobel Laureate Kip Thorne and artist Lia Halloran that brings to life the wonders and wildness of our universes "Warped Side." It features more than 100 paintings and explicates Thornes and colleagues' astrophysical discoveries and speculations, with an epic narrative that asks how the universe began and what weird and marvellous phenomena inhabit it.
Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
The Warped Side of Our Universe, a remarkable work that spans nearly two decades in the making, represents a historic collaboration between Nobel Laureate Kip Thorne and acclaimed artist Lia Halloran. This captivating book brings to life the awe-inspiring wonders and untamed phenomena of our universe's "Warped Side," encompassing a wide range of objects and phenomena formed by warped space and time. From the collision of black holes and the collapse of wormholes to the twisting space vortices and the cascading descent of time, the authors vividly depict these extraordinary phenomena through poetic verse and otherworldly paintings. Through their astrophysical discoveries and speculations, Thorne and his colleagues unravel the mysteries of the cosmos, posing thought-provoking questions such as how the universe came into being, whether time travel is possible, and what enigmatic phenomena inhabit the Warped Side.
Featuring over 100 captivating paintings, including a breathtaking portrayal of Stephen Hawking, this one-of-a-kind volume unfolds in a series of captivating gatefolds, taking readers on an epic voyage into and through the enigmatic realms of the Warped Side. The authors' artistic vision and scientific expertise combine to create a truly immersive experience, offering a deeper understanding of the complexities and wonders of our universe.
The Warped Side of Our Universe is a testament to the power of collaboration and artistic expression, showcasing the boundless possibilities that arise when science and art converge. It invites us to explore the depths of our universe, question our assumptions, and embrace the extraordinary wonders that await us on the Warped Side.
Weight: 1654g
Dimension: 236 x 285 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781631498541
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