Lights. Camera. Reaction!

How do real world discoveries affect what we see on screen? What impact does the world of film have on how we view chemistry? Are chemists the villains or the heroes?

From Transylvania and Chernobyl to generic geniuses and meth makers, explore the fascinating world of the big and small screen through a chemist’s eye as cinema and television are passed under the microscope. From the earliest silent films through to modern, multi-episode television, discover the real-life chemistry that inspired your favourite shows.

Learn how depictions of chemists have changed through the years. Are chemists always pictured as relentless in their quest, are the dangers and risks accurately represented and did the image of chemistry teachers change after the portrayal of a teacher turned illicit drug supplier?

Uncover the facts and fiction around these questions and many more with Onscreen Chemistry.

Massive hats off to the author because the level of research is incredible...some fantastic chemistry insights and facts sprinkled throughout.  Interesting, informative and a wonderful blend of two very different worlds.

An award-winning science communicator and chemistry education researcher, Dr John O’Donoghue is based at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland where he coordinates the Science Communication training for PhD students. Working closely with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), he has developed several popular resources for schools and provides professional development for science teachers. John regularly appears on the radio to discuss scientific discoveries and has acted as a chemistry consultant for TV productions. A lifelong movie buff, this book combines his love of the silver screen with his professional background.