Space Is Cool as F*ck

I received a copy of this book from Andrews McMeel Publishing and Netgalley.

This was a very short and very fun read. I enjoyed the humor immensely.

Space is Cool as F*ck is a fun coffee table style book that covers deep-dive physics subjects in an easy to understand, fun style.
The style is unapologetically bold. If you hate profanity, this is not the book for you. SiCaF has no apologetically soft tone found so often in science writing.
The science itself is interesting and probably on a level able to be understood by most adults.
My only complaint is that while the pictures were cool, they rarely had to do with the subject being covered.
Overall, this would be a good addition to a library if someone wants to read about really cool space stuff but doesn't want to read a textbook.

I absolutely loved Space is cool as F*ck. I will definitely be using the content in class (edited the language for my 5th graders of course.) Every piece of information is given in an easy to understand and grasp short blurb. As a teacher I greatly enjoyed the simplified scientific explanations of the wonders of our universe. The illustrations were fantastic and paired well with the mind bending facts that were given throughout the book. I really enjoyed the book and will definitely return to it again and again.

Long ago, when I was but a wee college freshman, I signed up for an astronomy survey course, thinking it would be the most fun, fascinating thing I would take that first semester of college.

Spoiler alert: It was not fun. It was not fun at all. It was boring, mostly math-based, and took all the fun out of what should have been a hugely entertaining topic for a class.

Space Is Cool as Fuck is exactly what I wanted that class to be. Challenging and informative, but also loads and loads of fun.

The author got the tone of the book exactly right. I didn’t necessarily need all the curse words (the informal, snappy tone was plenty), but the approach and delivery is bang-on perfect for explaining this topic to astronomy amateurs who are interested in space and all its trappings but don’t want to/can’t process a more textbook-like dissemination of the information.

But perhaps the coolest part of this book is the artwork. 40+ different artists contributed pieces to this book, and the variety of styles makes for an exceptionally neat visual read. Alexandra English’s collage-style work was my personal favorite, but there’s much to like across the board, from photography to illustration.

I really really enjoyed this book. It is a short collection of interesting stuff about space. The only problem I had with it is that there were some cases where swear words were absolutely unnecessary. Otherwise, I loved the language, that it wasn't too scientific and anyone could understand it. It was really short and surface level stuff but just enough to make you interested in further study of space. I loved this one.

Thank you for the ARC. I loved reading all about the mystery that is space. There are tons of tidbits in this book to make you ponder the universe around us. There are also lots of great NASA photos to keep your attention. I did cringe quite a bit when I turned a page only to see some strange psychedelic art. Most of the art was completely out of place and seemed irrelevant to the text which was fairly off putting. The content is good, just skip past the weird stuff. #SpaceIsCoolasFck #NetGalley

I might be the target audience for this book and I'm really not mad about it.

I'm a millennial that grew up on Bill Nye, magic school bus, and pretty much any science book I could get my hands on. I love space, and I love to cuss (I think all of these things could be blamed on my mom)

The artwork is stunning. It's a gorgeous coffee table book that'll you'll actually want to read and not just put cold cups of coffee on. The writing is funny and witty and definitely easy to read but still very informative.

I love it so muc

I am OBSESSED with space. It makes me so happy and I love love love learning about it. Most of the time though, I get overwhelmed and don't understand what I'm reading when it comes to learning about space. This book explains everything in such a flawless, easy to understand way!! Can we also talk about the outstanding artwork in this book?! It is STUNNING! Highly recommend to space lovers

Astronomy has always been one of my favourite subjects to learn about. I've been studying it since 6th grade so I am already very familiar with the topics in this book but the reading experience was enjoyable nonetheless. I think this book would be a great place for one to learn some of the basic concepts. Information is well organized and easy to digest, with lots of beautiful pictures. Pretty f*cking cool if you ask me.

If someone doesn't buy me this book as a gift, then they don't know me. This is exactly the kind of space book I need. I laughed so hard reading this one and had to pause my reading to re-read what I had just read out loud to my husband. I absolutely loved this book and I need more things like this from the author. I can't recommend this book enough!

Finally, a condensed but thorough and equally humorous and graphic book on space! A lot of technical terms are liable to go over my head, but Howells provides easy to understand explanations, often accompanied by amusing adult language and graphics - photographs mixed with sketches even! The pace of the book is perfect for a casual but interested reader and isn't overly dense at all.

An informational text with some spice. Spicy informational space book. The artwork and photographs used within are pleasant on the eyes and fit nicely with the sass. Reads easy and makes information about space accessible which is fxcking great.

This book NEEDS to be on your coffee table. Full of beautiful illustrations, pictures from space, and a lot of fucks, it is perfect. This is the primer every student of the stars needs to understand space. I have so many good things to say about this book, but I'd rather you read it yourself to find out the additional wonders it contains.

It is a science book written in language that two teens use after booze. It is unrestrained and carries hintsbof sarcasm and hilarious tones.
It covers most astounding facts about space and space exploration science.
A very interesting and informative book that can be easily recommend to any science buff person or otherwise.
A heavy dose of F wird, nice art and astounding pictures are highlight of the book.
A very informative and interesting book.

Back in college, I took a single semester of Astronomy to fulfill a requirement for my major. Despite the professor's best attempts, the class was dry, basic, and totally dull, and yet I was hooked. I have always been fascinated by space, astronauts, and the stars. This book totally scratched that itch for me. There's a lot of information here, but it's explained in a simple accessible (and yes, profane) style. You don't need to be a scientist to appreciate this book.

There are some stunning graphics in this book. Unfortunately, many of them are not particularly related to the subject matter. There are some spectacular space photos in this book, but I would have preferred more photographs and diagrams related to the subject matter, rather than some of the cartoons, collages, and art projects in the book, as cool as they were. Still, I would recommend this book to anyone who has a sense of curiosity and wonder about the mysteries and science of space.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

I just finished Space is Cool as Fuck and I have one thing to say: This book is cool as fuck. I mean, I don’t think there is a more perfect book for me anywhere in the universe. Let me tell you why:

1) I love swears
2) I love space
3) I swear when I talk about space because I am *excited*
4) I am excited about this book. It's fucking cool.

There are rad fact about our universe, beautiful artwork, some weird-ass illustrations, and an interview with Bill Nye. I learned things. I laughed. I fell for the voice. And, yeah, like the title of the book says: space is cool as fuck.

Thank you for the review e-copy! I'll definitely recommend this onward.

This is a really fun and informative book for people interested in all things space and don’t mind a bit of swearing. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would love to have a copy sitting on my coffee table. It has really vibrant pictures and easy to follow explanations.
It covers a wide range of topics relating to space and astrophysics, and gives a really good beginners overview.
A few random examples of sections include: Exoplanets, Dark Matter & Dark Energy, The Moon, an interview with Bill Nye, Radiowaves, How Rockets Work, Living Off-Planet, Black Holes, and Multiverse. There are 34 sections in total and all are really well researching and informative, plus they have cool pictures to match.

This would be a great present for anyone obsessed with space (like me), or someone who wants to learn more about space and wants something that is easy to read.
Be prepared for a lot of swearing, I really enjoyed this. It gave the content a really enthusiastic energy and made it sound more like your friendly theoretical astrophysicist friend getting excited about space and telling you all about it.

Thank you to the author, publishery, and Netgalley for the eARC copy of this book I received in exchange for an honest review

Space is Cool as F*ck was such a fun read! I never read nonfiction books because they always feel like textbooks to me and I never get through them. BUT, this book made me laugh out loud at least once on every page.

This isn’t a book for the faint of heart, by that I mean if you don’t like swear words stay the f*ck away from this because it’s full of them. With that being said, this may not be the best book for the youngsters. If you don’t mind swearing, pick this book up!! You will not regret it!

I absolutely loved every part of this book, the writing was amazing and funny. The facts about space were very cool and interesting. I honestly have never had so much learning! Another thing I never thought I would say is that I couldn’t put down a nonfiction book, but due to how fun this book was I flew through it. This book is also full of pages with unique art and it added to this book in the best way. The art pages were a joy to see themselves and it also broke up the pages between the writing which I really enjoyed.

This is a great book to pick up if you have any interest in space. It’s hilarious, beautiful, and full of great facts! I cannot wait for this book to come out because I will be buying a hard copy immediately! Also there’s an interview with Bill Nye (if that doesn’t sell you, I don’t know what will)!!

Back in college I took an Astronomy class. I love space and I thought, how could I go wrong by taking this class. It’s a no-brainer! Welp…I was half right - I had no brain left after each lecture and I actually hated the class! It was boring, the professor was monotonous and we just did lots of math. Where was all the cool space stuff?

Space Is Cool as F*ck is actually a really fun book! Warning alert – this is not for children! There is cussing on EVERY page. And while I actually laughed out loud at some of the phrasing, our little ones should probably just skip right on past this book until they are a little older. It sure does make for a fun read though.

I’m not a brilliant rocket scientist so there was a ton of new information for me in this book that I could actually understand (and some that I couldn’t understand without thinking really, really hard). There was also really cool abstract art and drawings as well. This is not a standard space picture book. It is utterly unique – both interesting and fun.

If you have a big collection of books on space or are considering buying a present for someone who is a fan of all things space related, definitely pick this up as there really isn’t anything else like it out there. But I really think to enjoy it to it’s full potential, a sense of humor is a must. Oh, and if you like Bill Nye, there is a pretty fun interview with him as well.

Topics of astronomy and astrophysics told in a cool, casual writing style with just gorgeous art? That is my jam. That is what I am about. Give me space. Show me the expanse of our galaxy and let's talk about celestial bodies in a way that rejects academic tone for just cool vibes.

I love space, but I was not gifted with a science brain. However, I did date and hang out with many physics majors. This book is what it was like to be on the roof of the campus science building in the middle of the night with the physics majors-- who were just cool dudes who love space, video games, and playing guitar-- taking turns using the telescope and laughing way too loud.

This was an absolute joy to read. I loved how easy and approachable it was to read, and it was so hilarious that I was cackling to myself on almost every page. It's also beautifully illustrated throughout and would make a wonderful gift or coffee table book too.

Title: Space is Cool as F*ck
Author: Katie Howells
Genre: Non-Fiction
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 2/16/2021

Space is Cool as Fuck is written by Canadian astronomer, Katie Howells. She presents information about space in small bite-sizes that are easy to digest (usually about a page long). Some of the topics covered include gravity, antimatter, atmosphere, and the moon. These short essays have beautiful art between them.

What I loved:
•I loved the bite-sized essays that covered complicated topics. I am a science nerd but never got to take a class on space in school. Most of what I’ve learned is from reading science-fiction and from my nerdy husband. It was great to finally have a grasp of what some of these concepts are.
•The conversational tone made the material very approachable.
•The artwork was gorgeous.
•I loved learning about the planets like Jupiter and Venus.
•The story about Tycho Brahe was fascinating and I enjoyed it a lot!

What I did not like:
•While I thought the artwork was gorgeous, it did not feel like it matched the text. Space is so beautiful. I’m unclear why they didn’t pair the essays with actual photographs or illustrations of space.
•There was a long essay on climate change by Bill Nye. I’m unclear why this was included. The author never related it to the other concepts (and I’m such a newbie that I couldn’t make the connection).
•I really wish the author had covered all the planets in our galaxy. I also would have loved for her to cover what the different types of stars are like dwarf and supernova etc.
•I am disappointed that this book is not optimized for the eBook experience. It took me a long time to read because of the changing margins, changing the number of columns, and having to zoom in and out. I have a visual impairment that means I need to be able to enlarge text and have good lighting – which is possible on my eBook or on my phone. It feels like aesthetics were prioritized over accessibility which is incredibly disappointing especially for a book that is trying to expand people’s horizons.

I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to expand their knowledge about space and astronomy.

ARC provided to me by Andrews McMeel Publishing, via Net Galley, in exchange for an honest review.

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Space Is Cool as F*ck by Kate Howells is an adult nonfiction book. It is currently scheduled for release on February 16 2021. From astrophysics to rocket science to the future of space exploration, it explains everything you thought you’d never understand about the universe in plain-old filthy English. We’re talking Big Bang, aliens, black holes, time travel, degenerate astronomers, and all the fundamental things you take for granted until you stop and think (like matter—what is this sh*t, really?). Alongside the knowledge bombs are 100 wild illustrations, photographs, and original artwork from 40 young international artists curated by Brooklyn designer Cynthia Larenas. Space is awesome, space is absolutely bananas, and space is for everyone.

Space Is Cool as F*ck is a guide to the fundamentals of space, and the building blocks of it all, written by and for regular people that just like space and learning a bit about it. If swearing bothers you, and the title was not enough warning for you, than you might want to skip the read. There is swearing on every page, and it reads like a conversation with someone that uses expletives for adjectives and punctuation. Back in my bar band days I have had many an intelligent and/or philosophical discussion- and recently had conversations about the current state of, well everything, with the same tone. So, it does not bother me but I do know it bothers others. I liked the honest, frank, and plain language approach to explaining the fundamentals of physics and space, and while I have read a great deal on the subject, I feel like I was better able to understand and retain the information than I have in more traditional books on the matter. I really enjoyed the read, and felt like I was entertained and educated in equal measure. I think the only thing I would have wanted was a section of suggested resources for further reading, but I always want that so it is not an unexpected gripe from me, and perhaps that is in the finished product.

Space Is Cool as F*ck is a frank and swear filled exploration of space, and the building blocks of our universe.

This book does exactly what it says on the tin! It is a foul mouthed look at the beauty and wonder of space, told in bitesized chunks that I really enjoyed. It is also full of gorgeous artwork, from photos of the planets to great cartoons. Dealing with a wide range of fascinating topics, the book never feels like it is talking down to the reader and assumes a certain level of intelligence, without ever straying too far into jargon or territory that a layperson can't get to grips with. Overall, I thought this was a great book and I just wish it were a bit longer!
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.