Adam Savage is best known as the co-host of the popular science entertainment television show, "MythBusters," where he applied scientific methods to test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, Internet videos, and news stories. Born in 1967 in New York, Savage has had a varied career, including stints as a graphic designer, carpenter, projectionist, and animator. His expertise in model-making and special effects showcased on "MythBusters" made him a beloved figure among science and engineering enthusiasts. Beyond television, Savage is an active educator and speaker, promoting science education and creativity through public discourse and at events like Maker Faire.
❝I have always been a voracious reader. I read for at least an hour every night. I read technical, nonfiction, fiction, the New Yorker. I love reading.❞ — Adam Savage
Adam Savage is a self-professed lifelong learner whose curiosity extends to a vast array of subjects, reflected in his reading habits. He frequently shares books and authors that have influenced him, spanning topics from science fiction to engineering and philosophy. His love for reading fuels his endless quest for knowledge and his enthusiasm for sharing what he learns with others. Savage’s approachable communication style and his advocacy for hands-on learning resonate in his personal and professional life, advocating for the importance of curiosity, experimentation, and the joy of discovery.
Adam Savage's Favorite Books
Last Updated: July 2024
Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History
Author: Michael Klastorin
Publisher: Harper
Date: Oct 20th, 2015
Klastorin and Atamaniuk present an exhaustive visual chronicle of the Back to the Future trilogy, including rare photos, production notes, and interviews with the filmmakers.
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Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World
Author: Matt Parker
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Date: Jan 21st, 2020
Parker's entertaining and enlightening book examines the mathematical mistakes and miscalculations that have led to real-world disasters, highlighting the importance of math in everyday life.
Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home: A Cookbook
Author: Julia Child
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Date: Sep 14th, 1999
This cookbook features recipes and cooking techniques from culinary legends Julia Child and Jacques Pépin, offering a delightful blend of French and American cuisine for home cooks.
Dune Messiah
Author: Frank Herbert
Publisher: Ace
Date: Apr 4th, 2023
The second book in the Dune series, it continues the story of Paul Atreides as he grapples with the consequences of his ascendancy to emperor and the burdens of prescience.
The Long Goodbye
Author: Raymond Chandler
Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
Date: Aug 12th, 1988
Chandler's classic noir novel follows private detective Philip Marlowe as he unravels a complex web of deception, betrayal, and murder in 1950s Los Angeles.
Killing Commendatore: A Novel
Author: Haruki Murakami
Publisher: Knopf
Date: Dec 21st, 2024
Murakami's novel follows a portrait painter who discovers a mysterious painting in an attic, leading him on a surreal journey filled with metaphysical questions and supernatural occurrences.
The Art Of War: Complete Text of Sun Tzu
Author: Sun Tzu
Publisher: Booklover’s Library Classics
Date: Jun 23rd, 2022
This ancient Chinese military treatise offers strategic insights and tactics for warfare, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, planning, and psychological warfare.
The Electric State
Author: Simon Stålenhag
Publisher: Skybound Books
Date: Sep 25th, 2018
Stålenhag's illustrated novel combines stunning artwork and a haunting narrative to depict a dystopian America where a teenage girl and her robot travel across a desolate landscape filled with remnants of a high-tech war.
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Typeset in the Future: Typography and Design in Science Fiction Movies
Author: Dave Addey
Publisher: Abrams Books
Date: Dec 11th, 2018
Addey explores the use of typography and design in classic science fiction movies, analyzing how fonts and visual elements contribute to the futuristic aesthetic and storytelling.
The Luminaries: A Novel
Author: Eleanor Catton
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Date: Oct 15th, 2013
Catton's Man Booker Prize-winning novel is a complex and intricately plotted tale set in 1866 New Zealand, following the interconnected lives of prospectors and townsfolk during the gold rush.
Love and Treasure
Author: Ayelet Waldman
Publisher: Knopf
Date: Apr 1st, 2014
Waldman's novel intertwines the stories of a Hungarian woman during World War II, a disillusioned American soldier, and a contemporary art dealer, all connected by a mysterious necklace from the Hungarian Gold Train.
Sandman: Overture
Author: Neil Gaiman
Publisher: Vertigo
Date: Nov 10th, 2015
This prequel to Gaiman's acclaimed Sandman series explores the events leading up to the capture of Dream, weaving a rich and visually stunning tale of cosmic adventure and mythological intrigue.
Alien Covenant: David's Drawings
Author: Dane Hallett
Publisher: Titan Books
Date: Sep 4th, 2018
This unique art book presents the intricate and eerie drawings created by the android David in Alien: Covenant, offering a glimpse into the dark and mysterious world of the film.
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Walt Disney's Disneyland
Author: Chris Nichols
Publisher: TASCHEN
Date: Jul 16th, 2018
This richly illustrated book provides a comprehensive history of Disneyland, capturing the vision, creativity, and innovation behind the creation and evolution of the iconic theme park.
Star Trek: Costumes: Five decades of fashion from the Final Frontier
Author: Paula M. Block
Publisher: Insight Editions
Date: Oct 20th, 2015
This book provides an in-depth look at the iconic costumes from the Star Trek universe, showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship behind five decades of fashion from the beloved series.
The Left Hand of Darkness
Author: Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date: Oct 25th, 2016
Le Guin's groundbreaking science fiction novel explores themes of gender and politics on the planet Gethen, where the inhabitants can change their sex, through the eyes of a human envoy sent to negotiate an alliance.
Seveneves: A Novel
Author: Neal Stephenson
Publisher: William Morrow
Date: May 19th, 2015
Stephenson's science fiction epic begins with the moon exploding and mankind facing extinction, detailing humanity's desperate efforts to ensure survival by sending an ark of survivors into space, leading to unforeseen consequences thousands of years later.
Death's End
Author: Cixin Liu
Publisher: Tor Books
Date: Sep 20th, 2016
The concluding novel in the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy, it follows humanity's struggle for survival as they confront the realities of the dark forest theory and the existential threats posed by advanced alien civilizations.
Snow Crash: Deluxe Edition
Author: Neal Stephenson
Publisher: Del Rey
Date: Nov 22nd, 2022
This cyberpunk classic blends satire, virtual reality, and high-octane adventure as hacker and pizza delivery driver Hiro Protagonist navigates a dystopian future to thwart a mind-altering digital drug.
The Underground Railroad
Author: Colson Whitehead
Publisher: Doubleday
Date: Aug 2nd, 2016
Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel reimagines the historical Underground Railroad as a literal train beneath the soil, following escaped slave Cora's perilous journey toward freedom from the antebellum South.
Girl in Landscape
Author: Jonathan Lethem
Publisher: Doubleday
Date: Mar 16th, 1998
Lethem's coming-of-age science fiction novel follows young Pella Marsh as she and her family relocate to a distant planet, grappling with loss, alien landscapes, and the complexities of growing up in a new world.
Supernova Era
Author: Cixin Liu
Publisher: Tor Books
Date: Oct 22nd, 2019
Liu's science fiction novel imagines a world where a supernova explosion renders all adults infertile and young people must take over running society, exploring themes of power, responsibility, and the resilience of humanity.
The Three-Body Problem
Author: Cixin Liu
Publisher: Tor Books
Date: Nov 11th, 2014
This science fiction novel, the first in the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy, explores humanity's first contact with an alien civilization and the ensuing global crisis, blending scientific concepts with a gripping narrative.
Industrial Light & Magic Presents: Making Solo: A Star Wars Story
Author: Rob Bredow
Publisher: Abrams Books
Date: Apr 16th, 2019
Bredow provides an in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the making of Solo: A Star Wars Story, featuring exclusive interviews, concept art, and visual effects breakdowns from Industrial Light & Magic.
Neuromancer
Author: William Gibson
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date: Oct 25th, 2016
Gibson's seminal cyberpunk novel follows washed-up computer hacker Case as he is hired by a mysterious employer to pull off the ultimate hack, diving into a gritty future world dominated by AI, cybernetics, and virtual reality.
Tartine Bread
Author: Chad Robertson
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Date: Sep 29th, 2010
Robertson shares his expertise on the art of bread-making, providing detailed recipes and techniques for creating artisanal sourdough loaves at home, along with insights into the philosophy of baking.
