Feynman
Author(s): Jim Ottaviani
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Richard Feynman: physicist . . . Nobel winner . . . bestselling author . . . safe-cracker.
In this substantial graphic novel biography, First Second presents the larger-than-life exploits of Nobel-winning quantum physicist, adventurer, musician, world-class raconteur, and one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century: Richard Feynman. Written by nonfiction comics mainstay Jim Ottaviani and brilliantly illustrated by First Second author Leland Myrick, Feynman tells the story of the great man's life from his childhood in Long Island to his work on the Manhattan Project and the Challenger disaster. Ottaviani tackles the bad with the good, leaving the reader delighted by Feynman's exuberant life and staggered at the loss humanity suffered with his death.
Anyone who ever wanted to know more about Richard P. Feynman, quantum electrodynamics, the fine art of the bongo drums, the outrageously obscure nation of Tuva, or the development and popularization of the field of physics in the United States need look no further than this rich and joyful work.
One of School Library Journal's Best Adult Books 4 Teens titles of 2011
One of Horn Book's Best Nonfiction Books of 2011
Review(s):
“These images capture with remarkable sensitivity the essence of Feynman's character. The comic-book picture somehow comes to life and speaks with the voice of the real Feynman.” —Freeman Dyson, The New York Review of Books
“Spectacular.” —The Horn Book, starred review
“...a penetrating and insightful biography” —Washington Independent Review of Books
“Challenging and thought-provoking” —VOYA review
Long-listed Horn Book Magazine Fanfare List, Commended YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults (2016), Long-listed YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens, YALSA Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners (2014), Long-listed YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens, Winner Capitol Choices Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens (2012), Long-listed Texas Maverick Graphic Novels List (2012), Long-listed YALSA-College Bound /Lifelong Learners (2014)
ISBN: 9781596438279