The Magic of Reality

by Richard Dawkins and Dave McKean · 2011

Richard Dawkins and Dave McKean's illustrated science book explaining natural phenomena for younger readers and adults.

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Richard Dawkins · Evolutionary biologist

Dave McKean · Illustrator and artist

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Richard DawkinsEvolutionary biologist

Evolutionary biologist and author of major public science books.

Dave McKeanIllustrator and artist

Illustrator of The Magic of Reality.

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The Magic of Reality appears in 1 currently documented source-backed recommendation.

Bill Gates Co-founder, Microsoft; philanthropist

Recommended Gates Notes list via Vanity Fair article

Each of these books made me think or laugh or, in some cases, do both.

Exact quote verified Recommended article Bill Gates's Summer Reading List Includes Randall Munroe, Richard Dawkins, and More

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Vanity Fair · 2015-05-19 · accessed 2026-06-22

The article says VF.com and Gates Notes teamed up to debut Gates's 2015 list and names The Magic of Reality as one of the seven books.

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Recommended · Gates Notes list via Vanity Fair · article Source 2015-05-19

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