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The anniversary edition of the international phenomenon

‘One of the best books of the 21st century’ (Guardian)

These seven short lessons guide us, with simplicity and clarity, through the scientific revolution that shook physics in the twentieth century and still continues to shake us today. In this enchanting overview of modern physics, Carlo Rovelli explains Einstein’s theory of general relativity, quantum mechanics, black holes, the complex architecture of the universe, elementary particles, gravity, and the nature of the mind.

Not since Richard Feynman’s celebrated Six Easy Pieces has physics been so vividly, intelligently and entertainingly revealed.

Publisher Review

A sensation… The new cult book — Katie Law * Evening Standard * There’s a book I’ve been carrying around like a small Bible, Seven Brief Lessons on Physics — Benedict Cumberbatch Absolutely fascinating… explains the entire universe in 79 pages — Steve Wright * BBC Radio 2 * The man who makes physics sexy… The new Hawking… His writing is luminous. By the time I had finished reading I was in serious awe of the author — David Aaronovitch * The Times * Honestly I cannot recommend it too strongly… One of the fastest selling science titles of all time because it is so clear — Jeremy Vine * BBC Radio 2 * The perfect antidote to the fluff and nonsense around right now. Learn how the world is and how you might just fit in — Simon Mayo * Daily Mirror * The essays in Seven Brief Lessons on Physics arrive like shots of espresso, which you can consume the way the Italians do, quickly and while standing up — Dwight Garner * New York Times * The most fun physicist to be with — as well as the greatest explainer of physics — Bryan Appleyard * Sunday Times * With the publication of his million-selling Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, Carlo Rovelli took his place with Stephen Hawking and Richard Feynman as one of the great popularisers of modern theoretical physics — Sam Leith * Spectator * A global superstar… Professor Rovelli is making the grammar of the universe accessible to a new generation * Channel 4 News *