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For Immediate Release
For more information, please contact:
Colt Blackmore 415.294.3807 or [email protected]
The Manga Guide to the Universe--New from No Starch Press
A Cartoon Guide to Astronomy
San Francisco, CA, June 15, 2011--Hailed by critics as "stimulation for the
next generation of scientists," the Manga Guides from No Starch Press teach
real science using original Japanese comics and lighthearted storylines. Now
this groundbreaking series returns with a look at the universe itself.
"The Manga Guide to the Universe" (June 2011, 256 pp., illustrated, $19.95,
ISBN 9781593272678) takes readers on a voyage through our solar system, the
Milky Way, and faraway galaxies. As they rocket across the night sky, readers
learn about modern astrophysics and astronomy, and encounter the universe's
greatest mysteries, like dark matter, cosmic expansion, and the Big Bang.
"Whether you're looking at the Sun, the Moon, or distant galaxies, the universe
is captivating," said No Starch Press Founder Bill Pollock. "But it can also be
more than a little mystifying. That is, until you combine it with manga! Now
even I can understand it."
"The Manga Guide to the Universe" teaches readers about:
- Theories of the universe's origins, evolution, and geometry
- Ways to measure and observe heavenly bodies, and how astronomers calculate
distances in space
- Discoveries by Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Hubble, and other key astronomers
- Stellar classifications, and how a star's temperature, size, and magnitude
are related
- The mystery of cosmic background radiation and scientists' exciting
predictions for the future of the universe
Co-published with scientific and technical publisher Ohmsha of Tokyo, Japan,
"The Manga Guide to the Universe" also includes a stunning "Gallery of
Astronomical Marvels" featuring full-color photographs.
For more information or to request a review copy of The Manga Guide to the
Universe, contact Travis Peterson at No Starch Press ([email protected],
+1.415.863.9900 x100), or visit www.nostarch.com.
About the Supervising Editor
Kiyoshi Kawabata, PhD, ScD, is a professor emeritus in the Department of
Physics, College of Science, at the Tokyo University of Science. He specializes
in astrophysics, particularly observational cosmology and radiative transfer
theory.
About the Author
Kenji Ishikawa is a scientific and technical journalist. His works cover
scientific areas such as electricity, mechanics, aviation, astronomy, devices,
materials, chemistry, computers, communication, robotics, and energy.
Additional Resources
Prologue and Chapter 1: "Is Earth the Center of the Universe?" (PDF):
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Table of Contents:
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Detailed Table of Contents (PDF):
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Index (PDF):
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Catalog Page:
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Praise for the Manga Guides (PDF):
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The Manga Guide to the Universe
Publisher: No Starch Press
by Kenji Ishikawa, Kiyoshi Kawabata, and Verte Corp.
ISBN 9781593272678, $19.95 USD
June 2011, 256 pp.
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About the Manga Guide Series
Each volume in the Manga Guide series explains essential scientific and
technical subjects using Japanese-style comics. Co-published with Ohmsha, Ltd.
of Tokyo, Japan, each guide is written by a scientist or mathematician with
expertise in the field and illustrated by a professional manga artist and
scenario writer, ensuring the authenticity and accuracy that readers demand.
Bestsellers in their original Japanese, these unique books are translated into
English with the assistance and oversight of technical experts. Titles in the
series include The Manga Guide to Statistics (9781593271893), Databases
(9781593271909), Electricity (9781593271978), Physics (9781593271961), Calculus
(9781593271947), Molecular Biology (9781593272029), and Relativity
(9781593272678).
About No Starch Press
Founded in 1994, No Starch Press is one of the few remaining independent
computer book publishers. We publish the finest in geek entertainment--unique
books on technology, with a focus on open source, security, hacking,
programming, alternative operating systems, LEGO, science, and math. Our titles
have personality, our authors are passionate, and our books tackle topics that
people care about. Visit
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About Ohmsha
Founded in 1914, Ohmsha is a science and engineering book publisher based in
Tokyo, Japan. In addition to publishing dozens of titles a year in Japan,
Ohmsha is also active in foreign projects, including co-publications with major
publishers in Europe, North America, and Asia, and joint ventures with major
international publishers. With the aim of contributing to the development and
progress of science and technology in Japan, Ohmsha established The Promotion
Foundation for Electrical Science and Engineering in 1951; through this
foundation, the OHM Technology Award is given every year to those who have made
significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering.
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