--- product_id: 524352555 title: "The Usborne Book of the Future: A view from the 1970s of the Year 2000... and beyond" brand: "kenneth gatlanddavid jefferisgordon daviesterry hadlermichael roffegeorge thompson" price: "KD 8.80" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/524352555-the-usborne-book-of-the-future-a-view-from-1970s store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # The Usborne Book of the Future: A view from the 1970s of the Year 2000... and beyond **Brand:** kenneth gatlanddavid jefferisgordon daviesterry hadlermichael roffegeorge thompson **Price:** KD 8.80 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Usborne Book of the Future: A view from the 1970s of the Year 2000... and beyond by kenneth gatlanddavid jefferisgordon daviesterry hadlermichael roffegeorge thompson - **How much does it cost?** KD 8.80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/524352555-the-usborne-book-of-the-future-a-view-from-1970s) ## Best For - kenneth gatlanddavid jefferisgordon daviesterry hadlermichael roffegeorge thompson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kenneth gatlanddavid jefferisgordon daviesterry hadlermichael roffegeorge thompson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Usborne Book of the Future: A view from the 1970s of the Year 2000... and beyond - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81W2T3fDfML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A flawless reprint of an absolute classic *by J***E on 15 June 2023* First of all, if you owned and treasured the original, and still mourn its loss; this is an immaculate and respectful reproduction. Aside from an introductory box and a note on the cover, it feels like a brand new copy from the bookshop back in 1979. No alterations, abridgements, updates, etc. The print quality and binding are excellent.On its own merits, it's utterly fascinating. It's clearly well researched and written by people who truly understood science and tech (given it was 1979!) Some of it is hilarious, some oddly accurate, some being 'invented' today (eg the book features a better version of Hyperloop), and some still yet to come. I have to highlight the quality of the illustrations - most pages feature large, full-colour, carefully executed paintings.On every page there's this consistent sentiment of excitable futurism and wide-eyed optimism which I really love. There's no cynicism. The book truly believes in a bright future. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Optimistic Look into our Future *by E***R on 21 February 2024* I originally bought this for my nephew, but loved the book so much I had to buy one for myself.The images are retro and spacey - There are plenty of glistening cities, aerodynamic cars, and starships - There's a lot of information between the pages too. Excellent for helping young (and old) minds think over its concepts.As a bonus it lacked the usual 'dystopian' Philip K. Dick vibes that plagues most sci-fi today. According to this, the coming times will be exciting and fruitful! A breath of fresh air. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The wild and whacky world of the future - maybe with a pinch of salt *by A***R on 27 April 2024* Fantastic, exciting, colorful and well illustrated - a glimpse of the future from the late 70's. Unfortunately teleportation has not materialized (excuse the pun) but a lot of the futuristic described possibilities have - moreso the dystopic ones.And this portal to the future describes yet further forthcoming delights - intergalactic travel, sea cities & rocket belts to name a few.True, some of the predictions are outlandish but many are spot on. All in all, a very entertaining read and I recommend this book for both you and your android chums to share and enjoy. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Usborne Book of the Future: A view from the 1970s of the Year 2000... and beyond - World of the Unknown UFOs: 1 (The World of the Unknown) - The World of the Unknown: Monsters: 1 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/524352555-the-usborne-book-of-the-future-a-view-from-1970s](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/524352555-the-usborne-book-of-the-future-a-view-from-1970s) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*