| The Science of Game of Thrones: From the Genetics of Royal Incest to the Chemistry of Death by Molten Gold - Sifting Fact from Fantasy in the Seven Ki Contributor(s): Keen, Helen (Author), Coulson, Christian (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1478915293 ISBN-13: 9781478915294 Publisher: Little Brown and Company OUR PRICE: $31.50 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: October 2016 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Humor | Form - Trivia - Social Science | Popular Culture - Performing Arts | Television - Guides & Reviews |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.2" W x 5.7" (0.35 lbs) |
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| Publisher Description: A myth-busting, jaw-dropping, fun-filled tour through the science of your favorite fantastical world. Award-winning comedian and popular-science writer Helen Keen uncovers the astounding science behind the mystical, blood-soaked world of Game of Thrones, answering questions like: Is it possible to crush a person's head with your bare hands? What really happens when royal families interbreed? Does Cersei have Borderline Personality Disorder? What curious medical disorder does Hodor suffer from? And more. Join Keen as she investigates wildfire, ice walls, face transplants, and every wild feature of Westeros and beyond, revealing a magical world that may be closer to our own than we think. The Science of Game of Thrones is the ultimate guide to the epic series as well as the perfect gift for science-lovers and fans. So pour yourself a bowl of brown, climb on your beast of burden, and prepare yourself to see the Seven Kingdoms as you have never seen them before. |
Contributor Bio(s): Coulson, Christian: - Christian Coulson is an audiobook narrator and an actor best known for his role as Tom Marvolo Riddle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Other film credits include Take Me Back, I Am Nasrine, and Amateurs. Keen, Helen: -Helen Keen is an award-winning comedy writer and performer. Her first solo stand-up show, It Is Rocket Science, was picked up by BBC Radio 4, won the 2013 WISE Media Award, and was short-listed for the 2014 Writers Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy. |