Who exclaimed ‘Eureka’ and why? What is the Philosopher’s Stone? Why did Galileo get into a fight with the Church? What happens when someone has their DNA tested? All these questions and many more are answered in a chronological journey from ancient times to modern Quantum Theory, with creators Margreet and Yiri as the witty guides. This is a great comic book for anyone who wants to learn in a fun way the bigger framework of science, or brush up on what they learned in school.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Light in tone and with a clear and concise cartoony style, De Heer keeps things fun and fascinating… De Heer has succeeded in creating a fun and accessible world of science, and we’re already feeling better about ourselves for having read it. Hooray for that.” –Comic Heroes
“A fun whistle stop tour of the main points of Scientific progress through the ages. It’s fun, it’s playful, it’s surprisingly comprehensive in its breadth.” –Forbidden Planet International
From the Back Cover
Science: dull or hard to understand? Not if you read this book! The creators of Philosophy: A Discovery in Comics take on a new challenge, and explain the different scientific disciplines in clear, colorful chapters. Who exclaimed ‘Eureka’ and why? Why did Galileo get into a fight with the Church? What happens when you have your DNA tested? All these questions and more are answered in a chronological journey from ancient times to modern Quantum Theory, with creators Margreet and Yiri as your witty guides.
About the Author
Margreet de Heer is a comic artist who collaborated on the online “Comiclopedia” on www.lambiek.net. Her work has been published in a wide range of Dutch newspapers and magazines. She is also the author of Philosophy: A Discovery in Comics and a comic book about religion in her native Dutch.
Margreet de Heer is a comic artist who collaborated on the online “Comiclopedia” on www.lambiek.net. Her work has been published in a wide range of Dutch newspapers and magazines. She is also the author of Philosophy: A Discovery in Comics and a comic book about religion in her native Dutch.
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