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Also by James Kakalios:

The Amazing Story Of Quantum Mechanics, October 2010
Hardcover
The Physics of Superheroes, November 2009
Hardcover
The Physics of Superheroes, October 2006
Paperback
The Physics of Superheroes, October 2005
Hardcover

THE PHYSICS OF SUPERHEROES
By: James Kakalios

Spectacular Second Edition

Gotham
November 2009
On Sale: November 3, 2009
488 pages
ISBN: 1592405088
EAN: 9781592405084
Hardcover
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Fiction

A complete update to the hit book on the real physics at work in comic books, featuring more heroes, more villains, and more science

Since 2001, James Kakalios has taught "Everything I Needed to Know About Physics I Learned from Reading Comic Books," a hugely popular university course that generated coast-to-coast media attention for its unique method of explaining complex physics concepts through comics. With The Physics of Superheroes, named one of the best science books of 2005 by Discover, he introduced his colorful approach to an even wider audience. Now Kakalios presents a totally updated, expanded edition that features even more superheroes and findings from the cutting edge of science. With three new chapters and completely revised throughout with a splashy, redesigned package, the book that explains why Spider-Man's webbing failed his girlfriend, the probable cause of Krypton's explosion, and the Newtonian physics at work in Gotham City is electrifying from cover to cover.

Media Buzz

Talk of the Nation - June 29, 2012