{"product_id":"take-me-to-your-leader-perspectives-on-your-first-alien-encounter-signed-hardcover","title":"Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter - Signed Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAmerica’s favorite astrophysicist has written the most entertaining and universally appealing book of his stellar career: a practical guide for dealing with Alien visitors, an exploration of how it might happen, and a cultural history of our fascination with extraterrestrials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ever since childhood,” writes Neil deGrasse Tyson, “I’ve wanted to be abducted by Aliens.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTake Me to Your Leader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the culmination of a lifetime of fascination, speculation, and the amassing of scientific data about the possibility of Aliens visiting Earth. Drawing on a wealth of depictions from history, literature, pop culture, and film, Tyson applies the universal laws of physics to make the case for what Aliens might look like, act like, how they might travel through the universe to reach us, and what they might think of us upon arrival. Should such an event occur, Tyson further offers useful etiquette tips for your first close encounter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’ve ever wondered why there are so many UFO sightings, or whether Aliens might already be among us, Tyson offers an informed perspective that is both factual and fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTake Me to Your Leader\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a tantalizing exploration of what would be the most mind-blowing experience of your life—the book for anyone who has ever wondered: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAre we alone?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNED COPY AVAILABLE AT NO EXTRA COST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNeil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the author of the #1 bestselling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAstrophysics for People in a Hurry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, among other books. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, where he has served since 1996. Dr. Tyson is also the host and cofounder of the Emmy-nominated popular podcast \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eStarTalk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and its spinoff \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eStarTalk Sports Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which combine science, humor, and pop culture. He is a recipient of twenty-three honorary doctorates, the Public Welfare Medal from the National Academy of Sciences, and the Distinguished Public Service Medal from NASA. Asteroid 13123 Tyson is named in his honor. He lives in New York City.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Simon Six\u003cbr\u003ePublishing Date: May, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover: 240 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"American Museum of Natural History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47753639690452,"sku":"9781668249970","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4874\/3124\/files\/takemetoyourleader.jpg?v=1775141720","url":"https:\/\/shop.amnh.org\/products\/take-me-to-your-leader-perspectives-on-your-first-alien-encounter-signed-hardcover","provider":"American Museum of Natural History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}