The second book in the series, this was another breakthrough concept in that it attempts to visualise in colour illustrations the latest scientific thinking relating to the Big Bang theory.

It tells the story from the beginning, often portraying abstract ideas visually; how space, time and energy came from the one "superforce."

As space expanded its temparature cooled until it reached a "condensation point" - when matter, and atoms were created. This is the famous 'background radiation' map and forms the skeleton for the entire structure and form of the universe we see.

Extent: 48pages - self-ended
Dimensions: 225x305mm
Published: 1996
Author: Heather Couper & Nigel Henbest

Another highly stimulating subject and challenge to portray in visual form - a pictorial journey through time itself, and the universe as we know it.

Go to section showing preliminary artist visuals, and flowplan for project: