The Fictional Man
by Al Ewing
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Pub Date 5 Jan 2021 | Archive Date 8 Apr 2020
Rebellion | Solaris
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Description
Funny, whipsmart, profound and moving, The Fictional Man is a worthy successor to Ballard or Dick by best-selling comics icon Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk)
“What’s it like, not being real?”
In LA, where today’s star is tomorrow’s busboy, discarded “Fictionals” – characters spun into flesh-and-blood by genetic engineering and hypnogogic brain-training – are everywhere. Screenwriter Niles Golan’s therapist is a Fictional. So is his best friend. So (maybe) is the woman in the bar he can’t stop staring at. It’s getting so you can’t tell who’s real and who’s not.
Niles isn’t completely sure how real he is…
Advance Praise
A fascinating tour-de-force” *****
SFX Magazine
“Worthy of comparison with Philip K. Dick” *****
Starburst Magazine
“A breathtakingly clever writer” *****
Amazing Stories
“A book you want to endlessly quote” *****
Den of Geek
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781781088180 |
| PRICE | US$14.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 320 |
Featured Reviews
Robert P, Librarian
Ewing plies his trade predominantly in Marvel Comics these days which is a shame as I prefer his prose and 2000ad work but I guess they pay the top dollar. This novel is mind bendingly good fun and I will be recommending it to anyone who likes a fun but though provoking read.
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