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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Bill GatesCo-founder, Microsoft; philanthropist

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

Recommended · Exact quote Source: Vanity Fair

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Bill Gates's Summer Reading List Includes Randall Munroe, Richard Dawkins, and More

Vanity Fair and Gates Notes debuted Gates's 2015 summer reading list, which included The Magic of Reality.

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

Article · Gates Notes list via Vanity Fair

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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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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