Icarus at the Edge of Time
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 Hardcover edition | |
| Author | Brian Greene |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Retelling of Icarus' tale. |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
Publication date | 2008 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 34 |
| ISBN | 978-0307268884 |
| Preceded by | The Fabric of the Cosmos |
| Followed by | The Hidden Reality |
Icarus at the Edge of Time is a 2008 children's book written by the physicist Brian Greene and illustrated by Chip Kidd with images from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Plot introduction[edit]
The book is a science fiction retelling of Icarus' tale. It is about a young man who runs away from his traveling, deep-space home to explore a black hole.
Reception[edit]
Publishers Weekly review said, "Attractive on the shelf as both contemporary and science-focused, it is exactly what the author is trying to accomplish with his re-told fable, as well as a fine treatment of already beautiful imagery; not a lot of pushing and pulling is needed."[1] A Trashotron review said, "fiction space opera as well as a new kind of children's book. It really does hold up with an appeal for anyone who is interested in science, storytelling or fathers and sons. That might add up to a sizable audience. They'll be well-rewarded, and it's good that the book can withstand multiple readings. It will get read and re-read; it is, after all, a myth."[2] Booklist in their review called the novel "clever, charming, and mind-expanding, the perfect vehicle for conveying the astonishingly supple nature of space, time, and the human mind."[3]
Film adaptation[edit]
In 2010, Icarus at the Edge of Time was made into a film by the British filmmakers AL and AL.[4][5] It was written by Greene and the playwright David Henry Hwang, with an original score by Philip Glass, and narrated by LeVar Burton.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Jackets Required: Icarus at the Edge of Time". Fwis. Publishers Weekly. August 8, 2008. Archived from the original on January 7, 2009. Retrieved 2008-10-29.
- ^ "Icarus At the Edge of Time". Rick Kleffel. Trashotron. August 28, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-29.
- ^ Seaman, Donna (August 1, 2008). "Icarus at the Edge of Time". Booklist. 105 (1): 48.
- ^ "Icarus at the Edge of Time". See Further Festival. July 3, 2010. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
- ^ "Icarus at the Edge of Time". World Science Festival. June 6, 2010. Retrieved 2015-11-27.
- ^ "Icarus at the Edge of Time" Opens the 2012 World Science Festival, WNET, New York, May 21, 2012
External links[edit]
- Official website, icarusattheedgeoftime.com
- A reading of the abridged version
- New York Entertainment
- Pittsburgh Tribune[permanent dead link]
- Chip Kidd on designing the book
- Trailer for the film adaptation
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