Icarus at the Edge of Time
| Icarus at the Edge of Time | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Brian Greene |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
| Publication date | 2008 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 34 |
| ISBN | 0-307-26888-8 |
| Preceded by | The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality |
| Followed by | The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos |
Icarus at the Edge of Time is a 2008 novel by physicist Brian Greene, illustrated by Chip Kidd with images from the Hubble Space Telescope. It was adapted into a 40-minute orchestral piece by Philip Glass with a film by AL and AL in 2010.[1][2]
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[edit] Plot introduction
The book is a science fiction retelling of Icarus' tale. It is about a young man who runs away from his traveling, deep-space home to explore a black hole.
[edit] Reception
Publishers Weekly review said, "Attractive on the shelf as both contemporary and science-focused, it is exactly what the author is trying to accomplish with his re-told fable, as well as a fine treatment of already beautiful imagery; not a lot of pushing and pulling is needed."[3] A Trashotron review said, "fiction space opera as well as a new kind of children's book. It really does hold up with an appeal for anyone who is interested in science, storytelling or fathers and sons. That might add up to a sizable audience. They'll be well-rewarded, and it's good that the book can withstand multiple readings. It will get read and re-read; it is, after all, a myth."[4] Booklist in their review called the novel "clever, charming, and mind-expanding, the perfect vehicle for conveying the astonishingly supple nature of space, time, and the human mind." [5]
[edit] References
- ^ "Icarus at the Edge of Time". World Science Festival. June 6, 2010. http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/icarus-time. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
- ^ "Icarus at the Edge of Time". See Further Festival. July 3, 2010. http://seefurtherfestival.org/events/view/icarus-edge-time. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
- ^ "Jackets Required: Icarus at the Edge of Time". Fwis. Publishers Weekly. August 8, 2008. http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6588800.html. Retrieved 2008-10-29.[dead link]
- ^ "Icarus At the Edge of Time". Rick Kleffel. Trashotron. August 28, 2008. http://trashotron.com/agony/reviews/2008/greene-icarus.htm. Retrieved 2008-10-29.
- ^ Seaman, Donna (August 1, 2008). "Icarus at the Edge of Time". Booklist 105 (1): 48.
[edit] External links
- Official website, icarusattheedgeoftime.com
- A reading of the abridged version
- New York Entertainment
- Pittsburg Tribune
- Chip Kidd on designing the book
- Trailer
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