The Dying Alchemists: Reflections on Existence by Nicholas Bennett (Hardcover, 2021) for sale online

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Melding science, philosophy, poetry and art this book is an insightful exploration of scientific ideas, discoveries and how these relate to humanity and to us as individuals. The poetry and delicate watercolour artworks link the narrative chapters and give the reader an emotional pause, in contrast to the vast topics covered in the text, bringing the reader to a place of deep contemplation, focusing on the minutiae of nature as a metaphor for universal themes. While at the same time the poetry provides a thematic arc across the human experience; from wonder at our existence, through the passage of an individual life, and finally, providing a requiem for love and loss. The Dying Alchemists is a collation of scientific knowledge humans have acquired over the last several thousand years, presented in layman's terms, and is placed alongside lines of philosophical thought and reflection through poetry. The book shows a unity and networking of processes and patterns from the sub-atomic level to the grand arc of the Universe, connecting these to the similarly patterned and complex lives of human beings. The combination of prose, poetry and visual art is a rich celebration of life and the wonders of existence and consciousness.