Saturday, September 17, 2011  Mini Book Review: "Feynman"
written by Jim Ottaviani art by Leland Myrick coloring by Hilary
Sycamore  When I was pregnant I remember reading Surely You're
Joking Mr. Feynman (along with other books about physicists or
mathematicians) with the hope that the baby would eventually
become a physicist or mathematician. Oddly, it didn't work, but
I've had a fondness for Feynman ever since, for his humor, his
wild and crazy nature, his charisma, his genius.  So imagine - a
book length comic book (or, if you prefer, graphic non fiction
book) about one of the most fascinating physicists ever. Perfect
for budding scientists ages 14 or 15 and up (due to strip club
interludes and iffy hotels which might give some parents pause)
because it provides a window into the childhood of a brilliant
scientist and gives an historical overview of the 20th century
physics community in which Feynman was one of the shining
lights. It also offers provocative questions about physics,
though you don't need