Randall Munroe is a former NASA roboticist and the creator of the hugely popular xkcd webcomic. In 2013, at the request of a number of xkcd enthusiasts, the asteroid 4942 Munroe was named after him by the International Astronomical Union.
Randall Munroe Books
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What's What If? about?
In What If? (2014), Randall Munroe presents earnest, thoroughly researched answers to absurd, hypothetical questions in a highly entertaining and digestible format. Munroe serves up the most popular answers from queries he received through his What If? blog, along with a host of new, delightful, mind-bending questions and answers.
Who should read What If??
- Anyone who loves to ponder the hypothetical
- Anyone interested the oddities of math, science, and technology
- Any fan of Randall Munroe’s webcomic, xkcd
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What's How To about?
How To (2019) is an intentionally impractical, lighthearted guide to accomplishing a wide variety of tasks in extremely outlandish but plausible ways. Drawing from science, math and history, and combining them with a unique sense of humor, How To takes you on an amusing journey through some of reality’s most bizarre possibilities.
Who should read How To?
- Science geeks looking for scientifically-rigorous amusement
- Tech mavens ready to push technology to the limits
- Anyone who enjoys offbeat comedy
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What If? 2
Randall Munroe
Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
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What If? 2 (2022) is Randall Munroe’s follow-up to the New York Times best-selling What If? Like its predecessor, it comprises Munroe’s serious scientific answers to the absurd, funny, and whimsical questions submitted to him by readers, ranging from “How big would a snowball be if rolled from the top of Mt. Everest to the bottom?” to “Could a person eat a cloud?”
Who should read What If? 2?
- Fans of xkcd’s nerd-culture humor
- People who love science but don’t take it too seriously
- Anyone who’s ever wondered what would happen if Jupiter were shrunk to the size of a suburban house
What's Thing Explainer about?
Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe is a fascinating book that uses simple language and diagrams to explain complex concepts. From the workings of a smartphone to the inner mechanisms of a nuclear power plant, Munroe breaks down these ideas in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. It's a great read for anyone curious about how things work.
Who should read Thing Explainer?
- Curious individuals who want to understand complex concepts in a simple and fun way
- Science enthusiasts looking for entertaining and educational explanations of everyday things
- Readers who enjoy witty and humorous writing combined with insightful insights
