Discover the fascinating world of quantum groups with “Introduction to Quantum Groups” from The Bookish Owl. This comprehensive textbook provides a clear path into the theory, focusing on the fundamental closed subgroups of the free unitary group. Explore a rich tapestry of examples, including classical Lie groups, their free and intermediate liberations, and quantum symmetry groups. Designed for a one-year graduate course, this book features exercises, reader-friendly remarks, and essential advice. Prerequisites include basic algebra, analysis, and probability. Delve into the foundations, explore continuous and discrete examples, and get a glimpse of current research topics. A must-have for mathematicians and physicists interested in this cutting-edge field.