Mr. Tompkins in Paperback, George Gamow, 1965, Paperback

Mr. Tompkins in Paperback by George Gamow is a witty and imaginative introduction to modern physics, combining two beloved earlier works, Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland and Mr. Tompkins Explores the Atom, into one accessible volume.

Through the eyes of the curious and mild-mannered Mr. Tompkins, readers are guided into surreal dreamscapes where the laws of relativity and quantum mechanics play out in everyday life: bicycles approach the speed of light, atoms become visible, and the strange beauty of science is revealed with humor and clarity. Illustrated with whimsical drawings by Gamow, this mid-century classic makes complex scientific ideas both entertaining and understandable for the lay reader.

This book has a copyright date of 1965. In good condition.