ISLANDS IN INFINITY: GALAXIES 3-D

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We can finally announce that the first-ever book on galaxies in three dimensions is available for PRE-ORDER and will officially be released on 13th November 2025.

And here we reveal the splendid cover image for the first time!

For this fourth astronomy title to be released under Brian’s publishing house - The London Stereoscopic Company - he has brought together to write the text an expert in the study of galaxies, Professor Derek Ward-Thompson, and for the illustrations, astro-photographic grandmaster J-P Metsävainio – who also produced the extraordinary stereos for Cosmic Clouds 3-D. Brian himself is a co-author and is the overall Editor of this thrilling new book. 

Sir Brian May says - I'm excited to announce that this latest addition to the London Stereoscopic Company’s Astro collection can be preordered from today! For the very first time, readers will be able to enjoy stereoscopic renderings of galaxies previously only seen as flat ‘mono’ images.  And this, coupled with a text from one of the world’s experts on the evolution of galaxies, will give a uniquely new insight into the Universe as it is now perceived.   Moreover, it’s an account understandable and enjoyable by anyone interested in the biggest subject in the Universe - not just astro experts. It will be a gripping read! 

Professor Ward-Thompson says -  In this book, you will, I hope, find everything you need to understand what galaxies are, how they originated, how they have evolved into many different types of galaxies, and how they interact and give birth to everything we experience on our tiny blue planet inside our Solar System, itself inside our very own Galaxy, the Milky Way.

J-P Metsävainio says -  I undertook a major but deeply rewarding task: converting a vast number of galaxies into 3D stereo while ensuring that every detail remained as scientifically accurate as possible. It was truly thrilling to watch these complex structures come to life before my eyes as I saw them in three dimensions for the first time. Galaxy clusters revealed their true nature, with accurate relative distances, and delicate dust lanes appearing to float in front of the galactic discs. I felt as if I were holding the universe in my hands — and I hope readers will share that same eye-opening experience through the pages of this book.

With more than 200 colour photographs from the world’s great land and space-borne telescopes, and over 80 new artworks created especially for the book,  Islands In Infinity will provide a mesmerising introduction to the formation, nature, evolution and classification of some of the 200 billion galaxies that inhabit the observable Universe. 

Readers will be taken on a journey, travelling through weird and wonderful shapes as great galaxies collide and merge in chaotic and extraordinary forms. And, moving out towards the edge of the visible Universe, we examine how galaxies gather in clusters and superclusters as we look outwards and back in time towards the beginning of the Universe at the Big Bang. 

Each copy comes complete with a Lite OWL Stereoscopic Viewer, designed by Brian May, which will bring the images to life in the magic of 3-D. 

Pre-order now @ https://shop.londonstereo.com/