The Science of Avatar by Stephen Baxter

[Human No More]

That's a hope... I'm interested in what it will contain though as most of the science is already quite well-defined. I hope it will have something for people who already have a good understanding of biology and physics as opposed to just being an explanation fo what there already is, although Stephen Baxter is such an excellent writer, and with the real world knowledge to back it up too - his scifi is some of the hardest (meaning most accurate to known understanding) around - that I doubt he will disappoint

[Aketuan]

Originally Posted by Human No More

That's a hope... I'm interested in what it will contain though as most of the science is already quite well-defined. I hope it will have something for people who already have a good understanding of biology and physics as opposed to just being an explanation fo what there already is, although Stephen Baxter is such an excellent writer, and with the real world knowledge to back it up too - his scifi is some of the hardest (meaning most accurate to known understanding) around - that I doubt he will disappoint

I agree. I'll buy it if it falls in the mid-range of technical knowledge. I don't want the book to assume the reader knows nothing about physics and such, but I don't need a highly technical manual with no explanations.

Maybe some equations and diagrams with references and explanations of how things work?

[Human No More]

I'd like a highly technical one , although I'd be happy if it fell into the mid range too, as you mentioned - I guess it will because that makes it accessible to the most people.

[misstammie]

I am really looking forward to getting that book!

[redpaintednavi]

Here is a review of the book

The Science Of Avatar REVIEW | SFX - page 0

[Moco Loco]

I've actually seen some reviews that say it isn't that good, but I'm highly doubtful of those. I know some would dismiss such a book just because of its connection to Avatar, anyway

[Human No More]

Of course, hipsters are everywhere

I'll probably do some reading of it this weekend.

[ahoragi]

Just ordered it so I'll see how it is when it gets here next week. -

[Exoblade]

I got a copy of this book and is willing to give my view of the book.

For those who are getting this book for getting an expansion of the Avatar universe, be disappointed. Beside a few tiny tit bits the book concentrated on the real world science behind the film.

Don't get me wrong, however the book is still an interesting read with some good analysis of the Avatar universe by area. But it is a non-fiction book and so is more about technolgy and science rather than an a description of the universe.

[ahoragi]

Originally Posted by Exoblade

I got a copy of this book and is willing to give my view of the book.

For those who are getting this book for getting an expansion of the Avatar universe, be disappointed. Beside a few tiny tit bits the book concentrated on the real world science behind the film.

Don't get me wrong, however the book is still an interesting read with some good analysis of the Avatar universe by area. But it is a non-fiction book and so is more about technolgy and science rather than an a description of the universe.

I kinda agree with this. I got the book and started reading but it's not really pulling me in. I haven't read much of it cuz the lure is just not there. I wanna hear more about Pandora and it's universe but not getting much from this book. I will keep reading though.

[JohnDOE]

It`s on the way to my home

[ahoragi]

Finished this book today. I mainly reserved it to my "private session" on the john. It's a good read if you want to learn about the scientific aspects of the movie and how they relate to us. If you are looking to learn more about the bugs, plants, wildlife, Na'vi, etc of Pandora, this book is not what you want. It's main focus is the science of avatar and how we can relate to it here on earth.