“Informative, enlightening, and refreshingly unacademic.”
—Atlanta Journal & Constitution

“It is easy to hear his familiar voice guiding the reader through time and the early rumblings of the universe through the development of DNA, evolution, and the rise of modern primates.”

—Gannett News Service

“Sagan’s contribution to increasing public understanding of science and making provocative connections between different areas are at the highest level of benefit to our society.”

—John Bahcall
Institute for Advanced Study Princeton, NJ

“It has sex. It has humor. It has drama. It’s what people go to the movies for.”

—Steve Knight
KIEV-AM, Los Angeles

“They go boldly where many scientists have feared to tread … And what a journey it is!”

—Phoenix (Arizona) Gazette

“Eloquent … Visionary … Powerfully imagined.”

—Booklist

“Engaging … Lyrical … Stunning.”

—Publishers Weekly