Overview
From the bestselling authors of Soonish, a brilliant and hilarious off-world investigation into space settlement
Earth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far, far awayāno climate change, no war, no Twitterābeckons, and settling the stars finally seems within our grasp. Or is it? Critically acclaimed, bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of space settlements, but after years of research, they arenāt so sure itās a good idea. Space technologies and space business are progressing fast, but we lack the knowledge needed to have space kids, build space farms, and create space nations in a way that doesnāt spark conflict back home. In a world hurtling toward human expansion into space, A City on Mars investigates whether the dream of new worlds wonāt create nightmares, both for settlers and the people they leave behind. In the process, the Weinersmiths answer every question about space youāve ever wondered about, and many youāve never considered:
Can you make babies in space? Should corporations govern space settlements? What about space war? Are we headed for a housing crisis on the Moonās Peaks of Eternal Lightāand what happens if youāre left in the Craters of Eternal Darkness? Why do astronauts love taco sauce? Speaking of meals, whatās the legal status of space cannibalism?
With deep expertise, a winning sense of humor, and art from the beloved creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, the Weinersmiths investigate perhaps the biggest questions humanity will ever ask itselfāwhether and how to become multiplanetary.
Get in, weāre going to Mars.
This book title, A City on Mars (Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?), ISBN: 9781984881724, by Kelly Weinersmith, Zach Weinersmith, published by Penguin Publishing Group (November 7, 2023) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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