By Kenneth Gatland, Brian Lewis (author) , Gordon Davies, Terry Hadler (illustrator) Part of the Book of the Future series
"See the present, as the future, from the past – and be inspired!"
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Congratulations to whoever decided to reissue three much loved 70s science books as this, The Usborne Book of the Future . Each of the books, Robots, Future Cities, Star Travel , was first published in 1979, those halcyon days post Save the Whale but pre–Global Warming, post manmade fibres but pre-micro plastics, when thinking about the future meant imagining a better, brighter world for everyone.
They’re presented exactly as they were first published, no updates at all, so that everyone who reads them can revel in the sense of excitement and optimism, while checking how much the authors got right, and what we still have to hope for – floating cities, inter-stellar colonies and lunar Olympics included.
There will be many people who grew up loving these books – futurologist Tom Cheesewright for example, who contributes the foreword – and though the illustrations now have a decidedly retro charm, the content is still inspiring, a celebration of the best of science, engineering and human ingenuity.
First published in 1979, the Usborne Book of the Future is a fondly-remembered book from a time when people dreamed of the future as a place filled with wonder and amazing new technology.
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After more than 40 years of science fiction focusing on dystopias and doom, it's time to remind readers young and old that, in fact, the Future is STILL a place that holds hope and excitement.
The book is built in three sections.
The first explores all kinds of robots, the jobs they will do on land, sea and in space, and where they will get power from.
The second is all about cities of the future, and how people will live, what new buildings they will build, how computers will change the world, and what people will do for fun.
The final section is about the future of travel, from planes, trains and cars on Earth, to Space shuttles and journeys to colonise other planets.
This re-issued book retains the original text and stunning artwork, but now comes with a foreword by renowned BBC Futurologist Tom Cheesewright, who was inspired into his career by the original edition of the book. From outlining the internet to asteroid mines to 3D printers and robot helpers, you'll be surprised by how accurately this book predicted life in the 21st Century.
Long out of print, copies of the original printing of this book fetch three figures on auction sites. Now at last people who remember this book from their childhood can find it again, and share it with the next generation, at normal bookshop prices!
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First published in 1979, the Usborne Book of the Future is a fondly-remembered book from a time when people dreamed of the future as a place filled with wonder and amazing new technology. After more than 40 years of science fiction focusing on dystopias and doom, it's time to remind readers young and old that, in fact, the Future is STILL a place that holds hope and excitement.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Book of the Future and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Book of the Future features in the following genres: General Knowledge & Trivia, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Space, The Natural World, Transport, Science, Featured Books for 9+ readers
Hardback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. In Stock.
Book of the Future was written by Kenneth Gatland, Brian Lewis and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd
Book of the Future has 97 pages
Yes it is part of Book of the Future series
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.
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