The Universe and the Mind
Discover how the cosmos shapes human consciousness in this curated reading list. Explore Carl Sagan’s *Cosmos*, *Pale Blue Dot*, and *Contact*, plus *The Dragons of Eden* and *The Varieties of Scientific Experience*—mind-expanding books on astronomy, the universe, and the nature of thought.
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The Art of Chesley Bonestell
by Ron Miller
"Your conception of outer space has probably been influenced by...Bonestell's surrealist paintings of other-planetary scenes, which caused a sensation when Life first published...them....His vivid imaginings...were used as the visual basis for several...science fiction movies....More than 300...works appear....Rediscover this influential artist, whose success has been credited with stoking public support for the U.S. space program.""--Booklist. ""Will appeal to any lover of fine art."" --Fantasy & Science Fiction."
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Contact
by Carl Sagan
In December, 1999, a multinational team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who -- or what -- is out there? In Cosmos, Carl Sagan explained the universe. In Contact, he predicts its future -- and our own.
