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A fifteen year old boy, gifted in science, with parents who give him everything except affection, goes from a normal, everyday earth-boy existence to encountering a mysterious being, druid priest, monk/historian, the beautiful and matronly Queen Ogaboom, extraterrestrials, a black hole named Fudge, and war-gone Wargons. In the process, he discovers himself, comes to the aid of an embattled extraterrestrial race, and sets right the wrongs he's inflicted on his dimension, thus curing a portion of general, all around, universal angst ...or does he? Is there more to the story? Will the boy come to the aid of the Queen and her planet Doufear and the universe by stopping the Wargons in their plight to take out thousands of years of built up anger? Will earth survive? Will Doufear? Beta Bot? where the great Augur resides--spiritual healer of the universe. Lots of questions. Little time. Get the book! Before it's too late! Please visit my blog: http://people.lulu.com/blogs/view.php?user_id=41231

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 8 reviews)

A journey through space and thought by Dylan Mcdermott (Lost Angeles, Ca)

5 Stars
May 16, 2009
Black Body Radiation and the Ultraviolet Catastrophe: on the surface a story of an imaginary world existing outside our dimension where space aliens and talking black holes are not uncommon sights. However, as the story unfolds one can easily find his or herself not only taken on a journey beyond the realms of our preconceptions of `reality' but on a journey through the evolution of thought and spirit to what can best be described as nothing short of remarkable and admirable. I believe this is not a simple fantasy story, nor an expose on the author's thoughts of how life should be led, but rather something entirely different, a story of finding oneself and one's calling for how the world may benefit from he or she the most. The story follows the life of a young man named Augustus, who, at the beginning of the story, seems to be nothing more than a geek, feeling unwelcome in his hostile world and searching for something more in life. Luckily for him a series of fortunate events occur to bring him into a world where he can truly shine. The author takes a unique approach to this by not simply changing the world around him-which is no easy feat in itself- but by opening his eyes to the world in such a way that he can benefit the world to his greatest potential. He blends numerous sci-fi aspects into the story, as well as numerous other fiction writing styles to accomplish this. By incorporating aspects of well-known narrative types, as well as a deeper philosophical look at life as a whole; he is able to accomplish a fresh story that can dive into the heart of a reader to whatever degree at which the reader wants to engage his or herself. One can read this as a fantasy story with action, adventure, and good humor too; or a manual to how life as how it should be lead, while feeling in no way pressured for either reaction. Throughout Augustus' journey, he is tested, not by strength or power, but by the will of others. Over and over he must find balance between right and wrong, when often the scales are quite heavy on the latter. Throughout Black Body Radiation and the Ultraviolet Catastrophe, Augustus goes from a mere boy to an intergalactic superstar. His teaching of "Let go and Lighten up" really do make sense, and everyone agrees. The story goes beyond the protagonist, and becomes a story of people. The author is able to take a character of little importance, and put real meaning and depth behind his words. Through the use of fantasy, he maintains the balance of an interesting, every changing world, with the wisdom that comes from people appreciating one another. By the end of the story, not only does the protagonist find himself, but also the reader find that life isn't about selfish gains or power, but about caring for society, and the impact it may have. I recommend anyone interested in a book that takes the greatest elements of sci-fi, fantasy, and deeper thought processes, as well as a balanced and humble perspective on life and morals to read this book. It touches on many emotional levels, and causes one to look at their life in a more positive way.

Not your typical tale by Andrew (Ventura CA)

4 Stars
May 13, 2008
Black Body Radiation and the Ultraviolet Catastrophe. Not the typical title one would discover if one was meandering through the aisles of a bookstore, glancing at many titles on the surrounding shelves. Black Body Radiation and the Ultraviolet Catastrophe is not a book that should be passed over and left to rot on a lonely corner shelf in the back of "Frank's Discount Books". If one were to get into the story, one would discover a whole new view of life. Black Body Radiation and the Ultraviolet Catastrophe has an interesting style about it, the likes of which I have never seen before now. The reason for this is that the story is constantly interrupted by an all-seeing (but apparently not all-knowing) narrator. This narrator (who is eventually determined to be a male, and I note this only so I can refer to him as he, him, and so on) is both a great help and a great annoyance. The narrator has the great potential of annoying the reader to the point that the reader is ready to surgically remove any text of the narrator from the book, shred those portions of text into oblivion and then after burning them to ashes, launch them into another dimension with the help of a colorful black hole named Fudge (yet another interesting character in BBRUC which, for the sake of time, I will leave as a semi- anonymous being to be read about in the book). At the same time, the narrator is also an essential component to understanding the inner-workings of the story. In this I mean that he helps explain anything that may be hard for the reader to understand. It is the overall uniqueness of this book that leads one to believe that the author is incredibly brilliant since he has created a story that both drives the reader crazy but also provides insights and wisdom in an interesting way. Black Body Radiation and the Ultraviolet Catastrophe is certainly an incredible book that readers of any age will enjoy and benefit from.

Don't Judge a Book by it's Cover! by Asellus (Los Angeles, CA)

4 Stars
December 28, 2007
Black Body Radiation and the Ultra Violet Catastrophe is a very complex book. While it derives a lot of elements from science fiction / fantasy archetypes, the characters and the story itself have a profound connection to modern issues and values (ie. materialism does not always equal happiness). It also offers an intriguing look at religion, life and love. The story is about a boy named Augustus, who struggles to find his self worth in a world so consumed with materialism and ego. He is unhappy with his rather mundane life and his situation at home is far from stellar. His parents are total shut-ins. He eventually encounters a mysterious being who grants him a once in a life time chance to travel to another dimension/time/place. From his travels, he encounters friends and foes alike (all of whom teach him a great deal about what life has to offer). He, of course, stumbles upon issues from time to time but analyzes them from a personal standpoint. It is by dealing with these milestones placed upon his path that Augustus begins to mature (mentally and spiritually) and come closer to an understanding of what his purpose in life is. Overall, the book offers the reader a look into a boy's spiritual journey into manhood and the path he had to take to find happiness. The only set back that kept me from giving this book a five star rating was the presence of the omnipresent narrator. Usually, narrators serve one purpose and that is to provide basic background information on the story and characters in a subtle and yet brisk manner. Instead, here we have a narrator who seems to have an ego of his own. His random musings inbetween certain parts of the story really bugged me. I felt like I could not connect with the story at first because of all the random interjections he made throughout the book. However, Jeff Brown did a very good job in creating quite a unique character out of the normally flat omnipresent narrator. As one can already discern from the description I've given, he is brash and annoying - and yet he mostly speaks the truth. Perhaps this is what instills within me this anger and frustration I feel towards him. When reading the book, I was struck by the audacity of the narrator's mannerisms and yet it never occurred to me that what he said about humans and their misgivings could be true. While sifting through his countless flaws, I was able to find some of the things that made him a very prominent character in the story. The things he said made me think and question my reason for living in this world. I suppose that, in the end, he played a meaningful role in the story. Although I was initially put off by his rude demeanor, I had a more rich and rewarding experience reading the book, because he was in it.

A wonderful book by Khoshbaf Khiabanian (LA, USA)

5 Stars
December 21, 2007
Imagine if you will, stumbling upon a book with an interesting title, a fairly attractive cover, and a back cover blurb that makes it sound like a fun science fiction / fantasy romp of a story. And when you begin reading, you find an even more exciting plot than anticipated about the travels of a young boy named Augustus on a personal and even spiritual quest. Combined with an in-depth and extensive discussion on science, religion, and philosophy all this makes this novel unique. Brown's novel teaches the reader deep concepts about life as a story, that which can revolutionize the way a person lives. This work is less of a novel and more of a parable, potentially leading to greater spiritual growth for the reader. It is also unique, in my opinion, because this book needs to be read more than once since it contains lessons about life which need to be revisited so that these lessons can take hold, possibly even changing one's life. Even though there are long philosophical and argumentative passages, there is also an interesting and intriguing story arc. The reader wants to know what Augustus will do next. The story alone is intriguing and makes the reader want to finish the book quickly to see what is going to happen next, as I've mentioned before. Brown has purposely done so, so that the reader will find the gems of insight sooner. These gems are found through Augustus coming to the realization as to why humans exist; that life is a continual series of struggles and challenges that can shape and mature us; ultimately, the novel motivates us to seek out love, a love, according to Brown, that will conquer all. Every reader should try to put himself in Augustus' shoes as she reads, and try their hand at using the lessons found within. In doing so, she will find great peace and resounding joy flowing throughout her life. In sum, this book is best read not as science fiction or fantasy, but as a parable, specifically a parable with a most precious lesson that is rarely found in books these days.

great read by Michelle Manoogian

5 Stars
December 20, 2007
It's not every day that a child is sent to another dimension to try and fix another realm. Augustus, a young boy, finds himself floating through his closet and onto other worlds while his earth parents remain clueless as to where their son is and what he is doing. Little do they know that he has fallen in love on another planet and even makes a career for himself. In the novel Black Body and the Ultraviolet Catastrophe by Jeff Brown, Augustus falls in love with the Queen's daughter at first sight. He and Increase became an item. At the same outer planet, he also finds his real parents who were the exact opposite of his dreadful earth parents. Why? You'll have to read the book. Augustus, his true parents, and the Queen all come together to make things happen, to create a better universe. Or do they? But we do know that these characters accentuate common themes in the novel: love, happiness, and trust. When these three characters or forces combine, it leads the reader down a path that enlivens and enraptures. It may seem as though Augustus and his parents (those living on earth, at least) live an easy life, but going through time travel to different planets is certainly stressful. Or is it? Augustus learns to love for the first time and enjoys the biggest blessing life has to offer. He learns well from his real parents (his real parents--those not from earth) about happiness and how to keep a relationship going. Queen Ogaboom, being a high clergy member, is entrusted with the training and rearing of the budding universal leader. These characters come together to express the main point of the book: without happiness, life is not worth living. But is that the only lesson? Is it all that simple? Probably not. Not having someone to live for is depressing, sure, but there are greater lessons in this novel. The reason for life is taught throughout this book. It looks at life in a unique way. With my new perception of how to deal with life, it makes everything seem a little easier; it's as if the secret to everything has been revealed. Keep in mind that life isn't always what it seems and when all hope is lost, take a deeper look, maybe you'll transport to another planet while doing so. Who knows what is out there to explore!

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