A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes

6b Stephen Hawking. Intro by Carl Sagan. Illustrated by Ron Miller. New York: Bantam Books Trade Paper Edition, June 1990. Signed with Fingerprint of Stephen Hawking

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A Brief History of Time is a landmark work by Stephen Hawking that explains complex concepts in cosmology, including the Big Bang, black holes, time, and the nature of the universe, in a way accessible to general readers. The book explores profound questions about the origin and fate of the universe, the nature of space and time, and the laws of physics that govern everything. With clear explanations, engaging analogies, and philosophical reflections, it helped make advanced scientific ideas understandable and sparked widespread interest in cosmology worldwide.

Stephen Hawking was a renowned British theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author, celebrated for his groundbreaking work on black holes, relativity, and the nature of the universe. Later in life, he lived with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a condition that left him almost completely paralyzed. Despite this, Hawking continued to work, communicate, and write, using a speech-generating device operated by subtle movements, including his cheek muscle, and eventually developing a system that allowed him to “sign” or select letters and words with tiny movements, such as a fingerprint or cheek-controlled sensor. His life and achievements became symbols of human perseverance, intellect, and innovation.

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Paperback edition with minimal wear to covers. Fine condition overall. Signed with the fingerprint of Stephen Hawking on title page September 2011.