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What makes a solar eclipse happen? Why does the Moon seem to change shape? And how does the Sun keep our planet alive? For thousands of years, people, from the Ancient Egyptians to the Greeks, have looked up with the same questions. Their stories, observations and growing scientific knowledge have helped us understand how the Sun and Moon influence life on Earth today. Blending ancient myths with facts, diagrams and modern discoveries, Brilliant Sun, Luminous Moon reveals what we really know about our nearest cosmic neighbours. Beautifully illustrated, the book works in two parts - one side is dark, but flip it over and the other is bright, meeting in the middle in a stunning eclipse.
About the author
Agnes Monod-Gayraud is a translator and children's author specialising in non-fiction. She received the 2016 Best Scientific Writing Award from the UK's Society of Authors for The Book of Bees. In addition to her literary work, she serves as a language editor for the academic journal Astronomy & Astrophysics at the Paris Observatory. Agnes holds a B.A. in Comparative Literature from New York University and an M.A. in American Cultural Studies from the University of Warsaw. A native New Yorker, she now resides in London with her family.
Elin Manon is a freelance illustrator from Wales, now based in Cornwall after graduating from Falmouth University in 2020. Her work is inspired by the natural world, ecology, folklore and anthropology. A passion for storytelling and the celebration and protection of our natural world has been a constant drive within her work and creative process.
Summary
From the Sun's immense energy to the Moon's ever-changing light, Brilliant Sun, Luminous Moon brings together scientific facts, diagrams, discoveries and a glimpse into the myths people have created to explain the sky. A beautiful introduction to our nearest cosmic companions and how they continue to shape life on Earth.
Stunningly illustrated and cleverly designed, the book reads from both directions: one half for the Sun, one half for the Moon.
