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Richard Dawkins – Flights of Fancy: Defying Gravity by Imagination and Evolution
In Flights of Fancy, celebrated biologist and science writer Richard Dawkins explores the many forms of flight—both real and imagined. Humans have always yearned to soar like birds, and for centuries, the boldest minds have risked everything to conquer the air. Yet, as Dawkins reveals, the first flight always happens in the mind: a leap of imagination that sets us apart from nature and the blind forces of evolution.
From birds and insects to flying mammals, the book examines how different species have adapted to flight—each solution uniquely shaped by evolutionary necessity. Dawkins, author of landmark works such as The Selfish Gene and The Extended Phenotype, brings his signature clarity and warmth to this topic. The text is complemented by vivid, full-color illustrations by Slovak artist Jana Lenzová.
Flights of Fancy is a universal read: a captivating journey for anyone curious about science, a thoughtful gift, and an ideal book to share with school-age children. As The Sunday Times notes, “there is something new in this book—the warmth and charm with which it is written.”
Price: 2595.00 RUR