Books

First US edition (published simultaneously with the UK edition) of one of the most important scientific works of the 20th century, which sets out to explain the origin and ultimate fate of the universe to the layperson. A Fine copy, published by Bantam in 1988.

In 'A Brief History of Time', Stephen Hawking attempts to explain a range of subjects in cosmology, including the Big Bang, black holes, and light cones to the non-specialized reader. His goal is to provide an overview of the history, laws, and major theories of the cosmos in a way that is accessible to the general public, without complex mathematical jargon.