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| Author | Christopher Dewdney |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Philippe Raimbault (photo) |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Night |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Published | 2004 HarperCollins |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, trade paperback) |
| Pages | 302 |
| ISBN | 0-00-200639-1 |
| OCLC | 54460861 |
| Followed by | Soul of the World: Unlocking the Secrets of Time |
Acquainted with the Night: Excursions through the World After Dark (or Acquainted with the Night: A Celebration of the Dark Hours) is a non-fiction book by Christopher Dewdney about various aspects of night. It was first published in 2004 by HarperCollins. It uses the same title as the Robert Frost poem "Acquainted with the Night". The book consists of 14 chapters, with one chapter dedicated to each hour of the night, from 6 pm to 5 am. Mini-essays populate each chapter which each follow a theme, like nocturnal creatures, dreams, astronomy, and mythology. Other subjects and topics touched upon include science, art, culture, natural history, superstitions, and psychology. The book was a finalist for the 2004 Governor General's Awards and for the 2005 Charles Taylor Prize. It tied with Dark Matter: Reading The Bones for the World Fantasy Award in Anthologies.[1]
- ^ World Fantasy Convention (2010). "Award Winners and Nominees". Archived from the original on December 1, 2010. Retrieved February 4, 2011.