--- product_id: 7558428 title: "The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition" price: "207.51 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7558428-the-illustrated-brief-history-of-time-updated-and-expanded-edition store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Updated cosmology insights 240+ full-color illustrations Includes latest space discoveries The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition **Price:** 207.51 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌠 Unlock the cosmos — because knowing the universe is the ultimate power move. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition - **How much does it cost?** 207.51 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7558428-the-illustrated-brief-history-of-time-updated-and-expanded-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Accessible Genius:** Stephen Hawking’s lucid, equation-free explanations make advanced physics approachable for professionals craving intellectual growth. - • **Global Phenomenon:** Translated into 40 languages with 9M+ copies sold, this edition cements your place in a worldwide community of curious minds. - • **Cutting-Edge Science:** Updated chapters and a new wormholes & time travel section reflect the latest breakthroughs since the original 1988 edition. - • **Timeless Exploration:** From Aristotle to quantum mechanics, this book connects historical philosophy with modern cosmology, perfect for the intellectually adventurous. - • **Visualize the Universe:** Over 240 vivid illustrations bring complex cosmic concepts to life, making the vastness of space accessible and awe-inspiring. ## Overview Stephen Hawking’s Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition, is a landmark scientific work enhanced with over 240 full-color illustrations and new chapters on wormholes and time travel. This edition integrates the latest cosmological discoveries since 1988, offering a lucid, equation-free exploration of the universe’s deepest mysteries. With over 9 million copies sold worldwide and translations in 40 languages, it remains a must-have for professionals seeking to elevate their understanding of space, time, and the fabric of reality. ## Description In the years since its publication in 1988, Stephen Hawking's A Brief History Of Time has established itself as a landmark volume in scientific writing. It has become an international publishing phenomenon, translated into forty languages and selling over nine million copies. The book was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the nature of the universe, but since that time there have been extraordinary advances in the technology of macrocosmic worlds. These observations have confirmed many of Professor Hawkin's theoretical predictions in the first edition of his book, including the recent discoveries of the Cosmic Background Explorer satellite (COBE), which probed back in time to within 300,000 years of the fabric of space-time that he had projected. Eager to bring to his original text the new knowledge revealed by these many observations, as well as his recent research, for this expanded edition Professor Hawking has prepared a new introduction to the book, written an entirely new chapter on the fascinating subject of wormholes and time travel, and updated the original chapters. In addition, to heighten understanding of complex concepts that readers may have found difficult to grasp despite the clarity and wit of Professor Hawking's writing, this edition is enhanced throughout with more than 240 full-color illustrations, including satellite images, photographs made made possible by spectacular technological advance such as the Hubble Space Telescope, and computer generated images of three and four-dimensional realities. Detailed captions clarify these illustrations, enable readers to experience the vastness of intergalactic space, the nature of black holes, and the microcosmic world of particle physics in which matters and antimatter collide. A classic work that now brings to the reader the latest understanding of cosmology, A Brief History Of Time is the story of the ongoing search for t he tantalizing secrets at the heart of time and space. Review: Thinking Great Enough to Match the Cosmos - For anyone looking for a great, comprehensible explanation of the current state of the theories driving today's physics, this is it. Hawking has taken everything from the early history of thinking about the universe, its laws and composition, to the latest developments on black holes and string theory and placed it in a remarkably lucid set of explanations that detail the concepts behind all the mathematics that is so intimidating to most. This book is written without a single equation or a single statement on the order of "From the above, it is obvious that..." Instead, we proceed from the (comparatively) simple concepts about the everyday observable world of gravity, planets, and stars, travel carefully along the historical path of scientific observations as they modify and enhance the simple theories till we reach the world of quantum mechanics, the big bang, wormholes, and Grand Unified Field Theories. Each concept is fully explained, and with this expanded second edition, many of the concepts are beautifully illustrated with drawings and photographs. And, possibly surprising to some people, as we enter the rarified air of today's theories, we see that the line between physics and philosophy is a very thin one, and ruminations about the origin of the Universe lead to discussions about God and fate. Here we see why Hawking is one of the premier physicists of today, as he obviously thinks in same kind of conceptual language that this book is written in, capable of looking at the meaning behind the mathematics and how it relates to us as humans. Physics students and engineers may not find very much new here, but even they may benefit from the clear thought lines presented here, forcing a look at the meaning behind all the esoteric symbols that are their everyday working fare. About the only quibble I had with this was Hawking's insistence on writing out very large/small numbers as million-million-million... While this was fine the first couple of times it becomes a little irritating in place of the standard 1,000,000... representation, or even better to use standard scientific notation. A great elucidation of some of the most complex theories of the day, theories seemingly unrelated to your everyday life, but which are in fact the bedrock upon which today's technological marvels are based, and with implications that catch the nether regions of religion and the questions we all have about the meaning of life and the universe. Review: Hawking’s Pop-Sci Masterpiece - This is an amazing book. Hawking walks you through the evolution of philosophy and theories from the ground up. This is not a singularly-focused book either. In the beginning pages you delve into the history of ancient philosophers such as Aristotle, then are soon brought to topics such as the Big Bang theory, quantum theory, and time travel! In my opinion, it is a book that the layman can read to get a third-person understanding of the scientific marvels of our day and the history of many theories throughout the past. The explanations used may become foggy as one inexperienced in physics and science tries to comprehend what is being said, but that is to be expected from a book that delves into what this one does. If you’re yearning to solve physics problems like in a classroom, rigorously calculating how long it takes for a pizza slice to fall into the ground, I’m afraid this book would likely not suit your immediate interests in that way. For that, I’d recommend a book such as Young & Freedman’s “University Physics.” However, if you’re looking to peer into the world of scientific theories of ones such as Aristotle, Newton, Einstein, Hubble, and, of course, Hawking himself, I can very strongly recommend this book. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #10,397 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in Astronomy (Books) #15 in Astrophysics & Space Science (Books) #16 in Cosmology (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,855 Reviews | ## Images ![The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uubAbtCsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thinking Great Enough to Match the Cosmos *by P***D on April 29, 2002* For anyone looking for a great, comprehensible explanation of the current state of the theories driving today's physics, this is it. Hawking has taken everything from the early history of thinking about the universe, its laws and composition, to the latest developments on black holes and string theory and placed it in a remarkably lucid set of explanations that detail the concepts behind all the mathematics that is so intimidating to most. This book is written without a single equation or a single statement on the order of "From the above, it is obvious that..." Instead, we proceed from the (comparatively) simple concepts about the everyday observable world of gravity, planets, and stars, travel carefully along the historical path of scientific observations as they modify and enhance the simple theories till we reach the world of quantum mechanics, the big bang, wormholes, and Grand Unified Field Theories. Each concept is fully explained, and with this expanded second edition, many of the concepts are beautifully illustrated with drawings and photographs. And, possibly surprising to some people, as we enter the rarified air of today's theories, we see that the line between physics and philosophy is a very thin one, and ruminations about the origin of the Universe lead to discussions about God and fate. Here we see why Hawking is one of the premier physicists of today, as he obviously thinks in same kind of conceptual language that this book is written in, capable of looking at the meaning behind the mathematics and how it relates to us as humans. Physics students and engineers may not find very much new here, but even they may benefit from the clear thought lines presented here, forcing a look at the meaning behind all the esoteric symbols that are their everyday working fare. About the only quibble I had with this was Hawking's insistence on writing out very large/small numbers as million-million-million... While this was fine the first couple of times it becomes a little irritating in place of the standard 1,000,000... representation, or even better to use standard scientific notation. A great elucidation of some of the most complex theories of the day, theories seemingly unrelated to your everyday life, but which are in fact the bedrock upon which today's technological marvels are based, and with implications that catch the nether regions of religion and the questions we all have about the meaning of life and the universe. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hawking’s Pop-Sci Masterpiece *by M***. on July 8, 2021* This is an amazing book. Hawking walks you through the evolution of philosophy and theories from the ground up. This is not a singularly-focused book either. In the beginning pages you delve into the history of ancient philosophers such as Aristotle, then are soon brought to topics such as the Big Bang theory, quantum theory, and time travel! In my opinion, it is a book that the layman can read to get a third-person understanding of the scientific marvels of our day and the history of many theories throughout the past. The explanations used may become foggy as one inexperienced in physics and science tries to comprehend what is being said, but that is to be expected from a book that delves into what this one does. If you’re yearning to solve physics problems like in a classroom, rigorously calculating how long it takes for a pizza slice to fall into the ground, I’m afraid this book would likely not suit your immediate interests in that way. For that, I’d recommend a book such as Young & Freedman’s “University Physics.” However, if you’re looking to peer into the world of scientific theories of ones such as Aristotle, Newton, Einstein, Hubble, and, of course, Hawking himself, I can very strongly recommend this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an amazing book to read for anyone! *by S***D on July 8, 2024* I love watching podcasts on youtube about Physics and space. I decided to purchase this book as it has great reviews, and it did not disappoint! One thing I loved about this book is the visuals/images on each page (see attached a few examples). It really made it easy to understand these very complex ideas. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, regardless of previous knowledge, who has an interest in Physics. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition - The Universe in a Nutshell - Astrophysics for People in a Hurry --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7558428-the-illustrated-brief-history-of-time-updated-and-expanded-edition](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/7558428-the-illustrated-brief-history-of-time-updated-and-expanded-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-06*