Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries

“[Tyson] tackles a great range of subjects . . . with great humor, humility, and―most important― humanity.” ―Entertainment Weekly

Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Bringing together more than forty of Tyson's favorite essays, ?Death by Black Hole? explores a myriad of cosmic topics, from what it would be like to be inside a black hole to the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right. One of America's best-known astrophysicists, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies the complexities of astrophysics while sharing his infectious fascination for our universe.

• Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution
• Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
• Accessory to War: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military
• Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier
• Welcome to the Universe: An Astrophysical Tour
• The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet
• StarTalk: Everything You Ever Need to Know About Space Travel, Sci-Fi, the Human Race, the Universe, and Beyond
• Cosmos
• The Sky Is Not the Limit: Adventures of an Urban Astrophysicist
• The Grand Design