This hardcover book titled "The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics" is a captivating read for young adults and adults alike. It takes the reader on a journey through the world of physics, astrophysics, and quantum theory, with a focus on the life and work of Leonard Susskind. The book, published in 2008 by Little Brown Company, has a first edition format and features a dust jacket. It has 480 pages, measures 9.5 inches in length, 6.4 inches in width, and 1.5 inches in height, with a weight of 25.8 ounces. The book is in English, the original language, and is illustrated by an unknown illustrator. The genre of the book is biography and autobiography, with a focus on science and technology. Very good: The book does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. There is no obvious damage to the cover the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. There are no missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. It may have very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover as well as very minimal wear and tear. CR Dresser Left