Book Review - The Physics of Astronomy and Science Fiction

The Physics of Astronomy and Science Fiction  
by Steven D. Bloom
5 out of 5 Stars

Most times, book types can be broken up into categories (technical, historical, science-fiction, etc.), but Steven D. Bloom has created a new genre which is fascinating, compelling and extremely informative. Many times, scientists get so bogged down in the nitty-gritty of proven and theoretical components of physics and astronomy that the laymen will quickly lose interest. Mr. Bloom can be very technical, at times, but he also draws comparisons between science fiction films, television series, novels and short stories, which most readers can easily identify with. By using this technique, I found the book to to be not only a exquisite resource for scientific knowledge but an entertaining reference to new and old books and films. I look forward to an updated version of Mr. Blooms work.