Books written and/or illustrated by Mark A. Garlick

The Grand Cosmic Story

Here's the story of everything, from the Big Bang to the far-off future 100 million years at a time, told in words and pictures. With illuminating text and imaginative illustrations, this exquisite volume portrays every phase of our cosmic history.

Encyclopaedia Cosmologica

Have you ever wondered how we got here? How it all began - and all of the steps that got us from that point to now? Do you ask what came before the beginning? What lies outside of the Universe? Whether there is life elsewhere - even advanced extraterrestrial civilizations? And have you ever longed for an intuitive understanding of the immensity of the time and space that is our Cosmos?

The Universe - A Travel Guide

Let Lonely Planet take you further than ever before with the world's first and only travel guide to the Universe.

Cosmic Menagerie

An up-close look at the stars and many never-before-photographed cosmological phenomena.

Universe: Journey into Deep Space

Climb aboard for a journey into space, stopping at several viewpoints along the way.

Earth: The Life of a Planet

A lavishly illustrated, chronological history of the formation and evolution of our humble Earth.

Insiders: Extreme Weather

Find out all there is to know about hurricanes, tornadoes, giant hailstone and all other kinds of freaky weather.

Storm: The Awesome Power of Weather

Find out all there is to know about hurricanes, tornadoes, giant hailstone and all other kinds of freaky weather.

Star: From Birth to Black Hole

Learn how stars are born and die, peer into a nebula, witness an exploding supernova, and discover the constellations.

See Inside Earth

Explore our amazing planet from the deepest ocean floor to the highest mountains and beyond.

Insiders: Atlas of the Universe

A simplified atlas of the universe, specifically with the younger reader in mind.

Insiders: Volcanoes and Earthquakes

Find out all there is to know about earthquakes and volcanoes, and what makes them tick.

Insiders: Space

Examines the nature of outer space, our solar system, and our universe, including descriptions of the sun, moon, and planets, as well as constellations, nebulas and black holes.

The Illustrated Atlas of the Universe

What is in the Universe, how does it fit together - and how you can get out there and see it for yourself?

Astronomy: A Visual Guide

A comprehensive and richly illustrated guide to understanding and observing the night sky.

A Beginner's Guide to the Universe

A fascinating introduction to astronomy and the wonders of the night sky. This guide will appeal to both children and adults wishing to learn about astronomy for the first time.

The Expanding Universe

Learn how the universe was formed, what it consists of, and how it will one day end.

The Story of the Solar System

A study of the formation and evolution of the Sun and its planets, and an investigation into its future.