Rod Pyle (Books)

Rod Pyle Books

Rod is an author captivated by space exploration and technology, a passion ignited in his introverted childhood spent engrossed in rocket launches, moonwalks, and science fiction. Though he once dreamed of becoming an astronaut, he now humorously acknowledges his unsuitability for spaceflight. His academic journey was as diverse as his interests, culminating in degrees in film and a master's from Stanford. While he resides in Pasadena, his imagination still drifts towards the allure of azure seas and tropical shores.

Blueprint for a Battlestar

192 pages
7 hours of reading

This beautifully illustrated pop science book which answers the enduring questions raised by science fiction, such as "Do hoverboards really exist?", "How can you bring a dinosaur back to life?" and "Can we really travel in time and space?" Packed with stunning images, including 75 illustrations created exclusively for this book, Blueprint for a Battlestar takes twenty-five remarkable and memorable technologies from the world of sci-fi, from Star Wars and The Matrix to Ironman and The Terminator. Each concept will be explained and dissected to reveal the real science behind it. Some are boldly obvious - such as the Death Star and exoskeletons - and some less so (think bio-ports or cloaking devices). All are fascinating and will make wonderful explorations into the science of the future as we understand it today.