What are things made of? What is the sun? Why is there night and day, winter and summer? Why do bad things happen? Are we alone? From the great civilisation of the Incas who believed that the sun and moon were their ancestors, to the Aborigines who thought that the sun evolved from the egg of an emu, people have always invented stories to explain the natural world. But what is the sun really? In The Magic of Reality this and many more questions are discussed and explained in stunning words and pictures through the unique partnership of Richard Dawkins and Dave McKean. The mythology behind natural phenomena such as rainbows, earthquakes, tsunamis, the planets, outer space and life itself, is first presented in all its colourful glory. The scientific reality behind it is then explained in awe-inspiring and compelling detail, a reality that has a powerful beauty and special magic of its own that far exceeds that of the myths. Renowned for his lucidity in explaining the complexities of science Richard Dawkins is on top form in The Magic of Reality with his hallmark wit and clarity. His text is complemented by the dazzling art of Dave McKean, no less recognised as one of