Reviews The Crowded Universe: The Search for Living Planets by Alan Boss By Science News May 8, 2009 at 1:54 pm - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print A renowned astronomer details, by day, the history of planet hunting, and argues that alien life is common and will soon be found.Basic Books, 2009, 227 p., $26. THE CROWDED UNIVERSE: THE SEARCH FOR LIVING PLANETS BY ALAN BOSS