The Time and Space of Uncle Albert
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Cover Story
The poem on our front cover is taken from Figgie Hobbin by Charles Causley, with illustrations by Gerald Rose, re-issued by Macmillan (0 333 12078 7, £7.50) in May 1990. Figgie Hobbin was first published in 1970 and has remained in print ever since. We are grateful to Macmillan for help in using this illustration.
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The Time and Space of Uncle Albert
Illustrated by John Levers
Einstein's Theory of Relativity was never so exhilarating. Endearing Uncle Albert (guess who?) has a wonderful thought bubble where all the action happens: escaping light beams, slow motion time, squashed spacecraft, heavy energy - it's all there. Uncle Albert exceeded my expectations all the way. Fascinating to read as a story, a series of short stories with end-stop chapters or even to use for non-fiction research. My only difficulty will be knowing where to put it; S for Stannard, Dewey 530 or my jacket pocket!
