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<blockquote>‘Excellent... a blend of enjoyable, accessible science and dreamlike wonder.’<br/><ol><li><em>The Times</em></li></ol></blockquote>The Planets is a fantastic voyage through the history of our solar system. Drawing on the latest discoveries from space telescopes and interplanetary probes, Andrew Cohen and Professor Brian Cox show how the story of our own world is intimately bound up with the fate of our celestial neighbours. The journey begins with the three inner planets: Sun-parched Mercury; Venus, once thought to be lush and fertile, now smothered in toxic gases; and Mars, too small to hold on to its own atmosphere. Cohen reveals the fearsome power of Jupiter – both a destroyer and a protector of worlds – and how Saturn may become the final place in our solar system where life can exist. Finally, the voyage reaches the mysterious ice giants of Uranus and Neptune, and the distant dwarf planet Pluto. All are featured in spectacularly detailed colour images from NASA, with a supporting cast of moons, comets and asteroids. With stunning fold-out spreads and many new and improved images, this is a Folio edition to inspire wonder and awe.
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This is an heirloom artifact as much as it can be used as an educational tool. The photographs incredible. The binding and packaging are made to last a lifetime. It's worth every penny (pence).
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Professor Brian Cox is also a rock star!
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Value for money: 5
It made the perfect gift! This is a great book that will be enjoyed for years to come.
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Value for money: 5
it was according expectations and description
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Great photos and information!
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Brilliant narrative and the photography is literally out of this world.
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Value for money: 5
It is a magnificent book and perfect for stargazers alike.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Good Quality. Heavily increased price for US buyers.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 3
A really nice copy, fun just to look at.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Great book,
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Like planets? Like beautiful books?
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Awesome edition. Great feel, quality. I've just started reading it but pictures are amazing.
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Informative and attractive
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Beautiful and surreal photographs. Out of this world
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This is a beautiful and very special book and one I will treasure all my days.
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Lovely photos. Excellent edition
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Value for money: 5
Beautiful well written book. It brings out the magic and wonder of the universe.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
Beautiful pictures and informative text. Perfect for beginners in astronomy or simply dreamers with heads full of stars.
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5
The Planets is yet another beautifully and splendidly bound edition from The Folio Society. It is really so superb that the ancient gods (and one goddess) themselves; Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus and Pluto would, if they really existed, declaim along with me this edition's excellence prepared in their honour. These ancient gods, so impressed with such fantastic impressions of their Planetary existence, would even happily deign to offer sacrifices of honour and gratitude to The Folio Society for such book-binding brilliance. How is that for a compliment?
Quality: 5
Value for money: 5