How long does it take to read On the Shoulders of Giants?
On the Shoulders of Giants by Stephen Hawking takes about 22 hours to read at 250 words a minute.
About 22 hours
A long haul
First published 2002. 1,200 pages, about 330,000 words.
44 days (about 7 weeks) at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 36 hours 40 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 22 hours |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 13 hours 45 minutes |
The page count is the median across 11 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
The world-renowned physicist presents a revolutionary look at the momentous discoveries that changed the perception of the world with this first-ever compilation of seven classic works on physics and astronomy. Features landmark writings by some of the world's great thinkers, including Copernicus, Newton, and Kepler. Illustrations.
Subjects: Physics, Astronomy, Physics, history, Astronomy, history, History, Physical scientists
