Brian Clegg

"Too many people find science dull and uninspiring. It shouldn't be. It's about how everything works. Us, our world, our universe. It's life and death stuff. "

Brian Clegg was educated at Manchester Grammar School and read Natural Sciences at Cambridge, specialising in experimental physics. He spent a year at Lancaster University gaining a second MA in Operational Research and then joined British Airways, where he worked for 17 years on a wide range of projects. In 1994 he launched a new career providing creativity consultancy to corporations and writing for magazines and books. His clients have included BA, Smith Kline Beecham, the BBC, the Treasury and the Met Office. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He is also the editor of the successful www.popularscience.co.uk book review site. Brian Clegg lives in a Wiltshire village with his wife and two children.

What kinds of books does Brian Clegg write?

He writes popular science for general readers,accessible books on physics, cosmology, math, computing and technology, plus science biographies, graphic guides and occasional puzzle/challenge titles. Examples on his Booktopia page include Gravity, The Quantum Age, Dark Matter and Dark Energy, Quantum Computing and Biographic: Tesla.

Where should I start if I’m new to his work?

For a broad introduction try Essential Science: The Only Science Book You Will Ever Need. If you have a specific interest, pick a topic book such as Gravity (for gravity), The Quantum Age (for quantum physics) or Big Data/Quantum Computing for technology themes.

Are his books suitable for non-specialists or students?

Yes. Clegg trained in experimental physics but writes popular-science books aimed at general readers and students seeking clear, non-technical explanations and overviews.

Does he write series or are the books standalone?

Most of his titles are standalone. A few sit within series or formats,e.g. the Biographic volumes (Tesla, Einstein) and the Introducing/Graphic Guide-style books can be read independently in any order.

Has he received professional recognition related to his writing?

He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and is the editor of the popularscience.co.uk book review site; no other awards are listed on the provided Booktopia page.