{"title":"Sydney Padua","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the imaginative world of \u003cem\u003eSydney Padua\u003c\/em\u003e, an author and artist who breathes life into historical figures through her unique storytelling. Known for her exceptional graphic novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage\u003c\/em\u003e, Padua fuses meticulous research and imaginative illustration to create a delightful blend of fact and fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSydney Padua crafts tales that captivate both the mind and the eyes. Her work primarily sits within the \u003cem\u003eGraphic Novels\u003c\/em\u003e category, offering an entertaining yet educational experience. Through vibrant artwork and comedic storytelling, she invites readers to explore the lives and works of two of history's computing pioneers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage\u003c\/em\u003e, Padua reimagines the partnership between Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage. This novel doesn’t just explore their contributions to computer science but also spins whimsical 'what-if' scenarios, where their inventions come to life with delightful misadventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who appreciate graphic novels that not only entertain but also inform, Sydney Padua's work is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Dive into her world and experience history like never before!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-thrilling-adventures-of-lovelace-and-babbage-by-sydney-padua-9780141981536","title":"The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy new favourite book. It has everything. Byron, maths, imaginary computers, emotion\u003c\/em\u003e - Matt Haig\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet two of Victorian London's greatest geniuses... Ada Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron—mathematician, gambler, and proto-programmer, whose writings contained the first ever appearance of general computing theory. And Charles Babbage, eccentric inventor of the Difference Engine, an enormous clockwork calculating machine that would have been the first computer...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46511515533548,"sku":"9780141981536","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14617343482238.jpg?v=1748824497"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sydney-padua.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}