We have completed maintenance on DiscoverMagazine.com and action may be required on your account. Learn More

Monkey see, monkey review

Bad Astronomy
By Phil Plait
Apr 6, 2010 11:32 PMNov 19, 2019 10:58 PM

Newsletter

Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news
 

It's a little tardy-- my first book came out in 2002, after all -- but Barrel of Monkeys just reviewed Bad Astronomy. The conclusion?

In fact, I move that Bad Astronomy be a recommended text book at secondary schools everywhere, or even primary schools, for that matter. Scratch that. Everyone in the world should read this book. Phil Plait manages to break things down to an easily understandable level, so that people without a background in physics or astronomy* can grasp the core concepts.

I agree. In fact, I'd be happy to reduce my royalty to a mere one penny per book if that would make what he wishes come true. I suspect $60M would be a sufficient and acceptable paycheck. You can start now if you'd like, and if it does sell six billion copies, I'll send you a refund for the difference*.


^*Disclaimer: No I won't.

1 free article left
Want More? Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/month

Already a subscriber?

Register or Log In

1 free articleSubscribe
Discover Magazine Logo
Want more?

Keep reading for as low as $1.99!

Subscribe

Already a subscriber?

Register or Log In

More From Discover
Recommendations From Our Store
Shop Now
Stay Curious
Join
Our List

Sign up for our weekly science updates.

 
Subscribe
To The Magazine

Save up to 40% off the cover price when you subscribe to Discover magazine.

Copyright © 2024 Kalmbach Media Co.