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Cosmos: Carl Sagan (7 DVD Set)
Director: Adrian Malone
Actors: Jaromír Hanzlík, Jonathan Fahn, and Robert H. Goddard
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Retail Price (not our price): $129.98
Release Date: 2002-10-22
Theatrical Release Date: 1980-09-28
Studio: Cosmos Studios
Run Time: 780 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Box set, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Discs: 7


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
When Cosmos was first broadcast in 1980, our world--and the context of Carl Sagan's eloquent "personal journey"--was a different place. The late Dr. Sagan would be pleased to witness the cooling of the cold war, the continued exploration of space, and ongoing efforts to curb our destructive dependence on fossil fuels. For Sagan's series is far more than a guided tour through "billions and billions" of stars and galaxies. It remains a profound plea for the unity of humankind, for the recognition that "we are a way for the universe to know itself," with an obligation to know our origin, our place in the universe, and our future potential. In the course of 13 fascinating hours, Cosmos spans its own galaxy of topics to serve Sagan's theme, each segment deepening our understanding of how we got from there (simple microbes in the primordial mud) to here (space-faring civilization in the 21st century). In his "ship of the imagination," Sagan guides us to the farthest reaches of space and takes us back into the history of scientific inquiry, from the ancient library of Alexandria to the NASA probes of our neighboring planets. Upon this vast canvas Sagan presents the "cosmic calendar," placing the 15-billion-year history of the universe into an accessible one-year framework, then filling it with a stunning chronology of events, both interstellar and earthbound. From the lives of the stars, to creation theories, functions of the human brain, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial intelligence, Cosmos asks big questions. When appropriate, Sagan offers big answers, or asks still bigger--and yes, even spiritual--questions at the boundaries of science and religion. What's most remarkable about Cosmos is that it remains almost entirely fresh, with few updates needed to the science that Sagan so passionately celebrates. It is no exaggeration to say that Cosmos--for all the debate it may continue to provoke--is a vital document for humanity at a pivotal crossroads of our history. --Jeff Shannon

2) Description
Complete Landmark TV Series - 13 One Hour EpisodesI: The Shores Of the CosmosII: One Voice In the Cosmic FugueIII: The Harmony Of the WorldsIV: Heaven and HellV: Blues For A Red Planet VI: Travellers' Tales VII: The Backbone of Night VIII: Travels In Space and TimeIX: The Lives Of the StarsX: The Edge Of ForeverXI: The Persistence Of MemoryXII: Encyclopedia GalacticaXIII: Who Speaks For Earth?

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

1) Cosmos by Carl Sagan   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This is an excellent series on the Cosmos. I have the VHS version and wanted to get the DVD set because I love it so much. The DVD version includes updates which are really great. My daughter is studying Mathematics and Astrophysics in college and loves the material in this DVD set. If you also love science, astronomy, space and anything to do with physics and mathematics, you'll love Cosmos. I will keep watching it forever. This is a great way to introduce science to children of all ages. I highly recommend it, especially from this seller.

2) Still stunning and profound   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
When "Cosmos" first debuted, Carl Sagan's ease and enthusiasm with the material, and an elegant pedagogical structure, made the program a milestone in televised science. Now, more than 25 years later, I find myself sharing the program with my children, and it more than stands the test of time. Both kids are eager to watch each episode, and questions abound during and after each episode, most of which are answered in the program's subsequent 5 minutes, by the way. Many allusions to later missions have led us to discover NASA sites about these very expeditions, some of which are underway today. Discoveries Sagan predicted have come about. And Sagan remains the best teacher of science we're likely to see. An amazing confirmation that science is more amazing than any fiction we can ever imagine.

3) Extraordinarily Deep   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Fenomenal !!! Extraordinaire !!! Deep !!!The most profound science Documentary I have ever seen.Unfortunately I cannot rate more than 5 star. I would give 15 at least.A must have/see.

4) Landmark science series that continues to inspire after all these years   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I watched "Cosmos" when I was a kid and it had a profound effect on me. Watching it again 25 years later, it was even better than I remembered it. Sagan's brilliant voyage back to Earth in Episode I sets the scene as he shows us we are but a speck of dust in the universe, and his description of the development of life on Earth in Episode II is far more awe-inspiring than any religious account. The use of visual effects is still impressive even today and music is also used tellingly. Above all, this series is a testament to the power of Carl Sagan to communicate complex ideas in a understandable and interesting way."Cosmos" evokes a sense of wonder and will continue to inspire people as it lives on in the fantactic 7 DVD set.

5) Clarity and context of the Universe and our place in it   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
For those that want to understand what we know of the universe and our role in it, Sagan presents what could be complex material amazingly well. I was sheltered from Sagan growing up, and have just seen this a few weeks ago. My interest in science has mushroomed.I feel strongly that everyone on the planet should see this. For people looking for real answers to "who are we", and "where do we fit in", and "where are we going", Sagan provides the inspiration and foundational knowledge from which to begin.Shocking that this was produced in 1980. Even in 2007, I watched all 12 parts thinking how far ahead of his time he was.