Do aliens with acid blood exist? Will we ever go Back to the Future? And just why were the original Planet of the Ape movies so terrible?

A Sunday Times Book of the Year 2017
A New Scientist Gift Pick 2017

In Science(ish), Rick Edwards and Dr Michael Brooks confront all the questions that your favourite movies provoke. Inspired by their award-winning podcast, this popular (hopefully) science (definitely) book dedicates each chapter to a different sci-fi classic, and wittily explores the fascinating issues that arise.

Covering movies from 28 Days Later to Ex Machina, this is a joyous ride through astrophysics, neuroscience, psychology, botany, artificial intelligence, evolution, and plenty more subjects you've always wanted to grasp. Now's your chance: stylishly designed and illustrated throughout, Science(ish) is the perfect gift for every curious mind.

"Bright, nerdy and funny! Of course I loved it." Dara O Briain