Einstein’s Shadow – Seth Fletcher
New York Times Editor’s ChoiceEinstein’s Shadow follows a team of elite scientists on their historic mission to take the first picture of a black hole, putting Einstein’s theory of relativity to its ultimate test and helping to answer our deepest questions about space, time, the origins of the universe, and the nature of reality
“[Fletcher] has knack for deft, accurate explanations that are quick to read and easy to understand, with memorably vivid language. His excellent prose and a powerful story fuel this shining quasar of a book.” (New York Times Book Review)
“A compelling behind-the-scenes story of scientists struggling as much with funding and competition as with the challenges of seeing Sagittarius A*. . . . Address[es] the seeming absurdities of [the] subject with authority and wit.” (Nature)
“Ambitious and richly detailed . . . a refreshingly fast-paced account of this extraordinary scientific enterprise.” (Science)
“In the paradoxical nihilism of black holes, we might discover the biggest, grandest truths about the universe.” (Wired)
“With stakes this high and writing this lucid, readers will be drawn into the narrative as easily as matter being drawn toward the event horizon itself... This is scientific storytelling at its best.” (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
“Engaging . . . captivating and informative.” (Booklist)
“Fletcher manages to humanize a complicated scientific project while providing readers with a comprehensive guide to the cosmos.” (Library Journal)
