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Dazzling, erudite and entertaining, this is a landmark publication in popular science

About the Author

For many years, Christopher Potter worked at the publishing house Fourth Estate. He lives in London and New York. This is his first book.

Reviews

One of the most entertaining and thoughtful pop-science books to be published for years
*Sunday Times*

Anyone drawn to the big questions will enjoy this latest synthesis
*New Scientist*

A wonderful, miraculous book ... The whole universe bottled for your delight
*Stephen Fry*

You Are Here will provide an antidote to existential vertigo, helping you find your feet in a limitless universe
*Matt Ridley*

One of the best popular science books I have ever read
*Guardian*

One of the most entertaining and thoughtful pop-science books to be published for years * Sunday Times *
Anyone drawn to the big questions will enjoy this latest synthesis * New Scientist *
A wonderful, miraculous book ... The whole universe bottled for your delight -- Stephen Fry
You Are Here will provide an antidote to existential vertigo, helping you find your feet in a limitless universe -- Matt Ridley
One of the best popular science books I have ever read * Guardian *