The Cosmicomics tells the story of the history of the universe, from the big bang, through millenia and across galaxies. It is witnessed through the eyes of 'cosmic-know-it-all' Qfwfq, an exuberant, chameleon-like figure, who takes the shape of a dinosaur, a mollusc, a steamer captain and a moon-milk gathereer, among others. This is the first complete edition in English of Italo Calvino's funny, whimsical and delightful stories, which blend scientific facts, flights of fancy, parody and wordplay to show the strangeness and the wonders of the world.

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