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Far From Now, In a Galaxy Really, Really Close…
The last denizens of Earth, aka Planet Dirt, have a problem. Their protective force shield is breaking, which will mean annihilation. Now it’s up to a small group of intrepid dilettantes to procure a new one.
From planet to planet, danger to danger, and stupid choice to stupid choice, the team blunders their way across the galaxy, trying to save the day and survive the trip.
Don’t let the Call to Adventure go to voicemail. Follow the corgis!
Every planet the crew visits is a science fiction trope, lovingly skewered and turned upside down. There are killer robots who worship Clippy, conspiracy theorist alien gods, a Home Owners Association in a digital simulation, and a battle between a federation flagship and a star destroyer (so we can finally settle who’d win!)
This book has so many pop culture references that reading it should count as a trip to Comic Con!
Praise for The Best of All Possible Planets
No one but Alex Shvartsman could have pulled off this comic tour de force. His distinctive narrative voice smirks at you from every page—and you’ll be smirking right back at him. Clever, astute, and an enormous amount of fun. Enjoy!
—Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of The Downloaded
Absolutely hilarious! I laughed out loud many times while reading it.
—Leah Cypess, Nebula and World Fantasy Award nominated author of Future Me Saves the World (and Ruins my Life)
The book features a wraparound cover by the Instagram sensation Ethemos and six full-page illustrations by Anna Butova. The premium hardcover edition will also feature several full color interior spreads, including one by a world-renowned muralist!
Alex Shvartsman's Speculative Fiction 