--- product_id: 248939600 title: "Cosmos" price: "₹ 7224" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/248939600-cosmos store_origin: IN region: India --- # Cosmos **Price:** ₹ 7224 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cosmos - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 7224 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/248939600-cosmos) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Cosmos by Sagan, Carl (ISBN: 9780345539434) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: A Great Classic of Popular Science Writing - This book was written shortly after the ground-breaking documentary series of the same name also presented by the author. The book was published in 1981, which puts it in a time frame with two other ground-breaking popular science books: The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins and A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawkins. In no way can the book be considered dated. Indeed, it has a certain freshness, being written close to the great, pioneering space exploration mission of the Voyager and Pioneer probes which are discussed. The book could be described as a history of ideas, in particular the supreme achievement of humans, that of Science. Indeed, as far as we are currently aware, humans represent the first point at which the cosmos became aware of itself; a remarkable and humbling thought (although I hope there are other civilisations). Sagan is in no way dismissive of ideas about the cosmos arising from non-scientific approaches. In the very early days of humanity, these were brave attempts to understand the world. However, the message is very clear: the methods developed by science are the only way to understand the cosmos. Religion and the appeal to authority cannot provide adequate understanding. The origins of science in the pre-Socratic period and its tragic abandonment are described. The writing is crisp, clear and a pleasure to read. It is a unique combination of science, history and philosophy. I also recommend watching Sagan's documentary series and indeed the recently released new version of Cosmos presented by Neil deGrasse Tyson. To quote the first line of the first chapter: "The cosmos is all that ever is or ever was or ever will be." Review: Great read - A true classic ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0345539435 | | Best Sellers Rank | 336,198 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 12 in Astronomy (Books) 36 in Popular Science Physics 153 in Astronomy & Cosmology References | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (8,258) | | Dimensions | 13.11 x 2.31 x 20.19 cm | | Grade level | Pre-school - 2 | | ISBN-10 | 9780345539434 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0345539434 | | Item weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 396 pages | | Publication date | 10 Dec. 2013 | | Publisher | Ballantine Books | | Reading age | 8 - 12 years | ## Images ![Cosmos - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710C5x4MzwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Classic of Popular Science Writing *by M***Y on 22 October 2014* This book was written shortly after the ground-breaking documentary series of the same name also presented by the author. The book was published in 1981, which puts it in a time frame with two other ground-breaking popular science books: The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins and A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawkins. In no way can the book be considered dated. Indeed, it has a certain freshness, being written close to the great, pioneering space exploration mission of the Voyager and Pioneer probes which are discussed. The book could be described as a history of ideas, in particular the supreme achievement of humans, that of Science. Indeed, as far as we are currently aware, humans represent the first point at which the cosmos became aware of itself; a remarkable and humbling thought (although I hope there are other civilisations). Sagan is in no way dismissive of ideas about the cosmos arising from non-scientific approaches. In the very early days of humanity, these were brave attempts to understand the world. However, the message is very clear: the methods developed by science are the only way to understand the cosmos. Religion and the appeal to authority cannot provide adequate understanding. The origins of science in the pre-Socratic period and its tragic abandonment are described. The writing is crisp, clear and a pleasure to read. It is a unique combination of science, history and philosophy. I also recommend watching Sagan's documentary series and indeed the recently released new version of Cosmos presented by Neil deGrasse Tyson. To quote the first line of the first chapter: "The cosmos is all that ever is or ever was or ever will be." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read *by D***R on 16 February 2026* A true classic ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read the book - but also get the DVD for the total effect *by D***X on 25 June 2016* Cosmos (Carl Sagan) Turn on any TV these days and there will be channels with one of more science , history or arts programmes. Some 26 years ago (1980) these programmes were relatively rare and a classic 13 one hour episode science programme entitled the Cosmos was presented as a personal view by one Carl Sagan ( sometime participant of various NASA space programmes and cosmological investigations then Director of Planetary studies at Cornell University) . An accompanying book to the series was also written and published. It covered right up until the Voyager mission views of Jupiter and Saturn in 1977-1979. (Voyager 2 – still active in 2016 – has just passed Pluto and left the conventional Solar system – not bad for 1975 technology. Its onboard power source – a mini nuclear reactor – should last another 10 years) The hardback book contains both script and illustrations and can be obtained as good quality second hand ,for very reasonable prices. A book allows stopping , pausing , thinking , reversing and rereading the text but for those who want the full visual experience ( film/TV presentation being intrinsically different to books with the sight , sounds , narration and a flowing story line to hold the attention) . The TV series had updates added some 10 years later and in 2000 , a DVD transfer was released. The TV series also featured a music soundtrack taken from “Heaven and hell” ( (Vangelis 1975) . Obviously there have been many advances / updates in the last 30 or so years but I can still recommend both as an example of the thoughts and presentation of the times . Carl Sagan , a great communicator , sadly died in 1996 Rate 5 star as classic examples of their time covering the Cosmos ( as it seemed then) . The series ended very topically with a view of our the earth , and the threats faced by the latter - comparing the possible outcomes of irresponsible misuse of the planets resources to the planetary hell of Venus and the cold desolation of Mars. (Note there has been a recent re casting of the original series by Neil de Grasse Tyson ( written in conjunction with Carl Sagan’s widow) – also available on DVD and Blu Ray. The content is more up to date but many still prefer the older Sagan version with less reliance on CGI.) ## Frequently Bought Together - Cosmos - The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark - Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/248939600-cosmos](https://www.desertcart.in/products/248939600-cosmos) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*