Keanu Reeves and China Miéville to release collaborative novel The Book of Elsewhere
Canadian actor Keanu Reeves teams up with British author China Miéville to release their joint novel titled The Book of Elsewhere, based on Reeves' BRZRKR comic series.
The Collaboration of Keanu Reeves and China Miéville
Canadian actor Keanu Reeves will be publishing his first novel in collaboration with British author China Miéville. Their joint novel, titled The Book of Elsewhere, is based on Reeves' popular BRZRKR comic series.
The Book of Elsewhere is set in the world of the BRZRKR comic book series, which follows the story of an immortal warrior on a journey to understand his immortality. It is scheduled to be published on July 23 by Penguin.
Reeves expressed his excitement about working with Miéville, stating that he was thrilled with the author's vision and felt honored to be a part of the collaborative process.
Miéville's Impressive Body of Work
China Miéville, known for his science fiction novels such as The City & The City, Embassytown, and Perdido Street Station, has won the Arthur C Clarke award for science fiction three times. On collaborating with Reeves, Miéville expressed his gratitude and admiration for the actor's generosity in sharing the toys he has spent so long creating.
The collaboration between Reeves and Miéville comes after the success of the BRZRKR comic series, which became the highest-selling original comic book series debut in over 25 years. It has already been announced that the comic will be adapted into a live-action Netflix film and an anime series.
With their combined storytelling abilities and creativity, Reeves and Miéville's collaboration is expected to produce a remarkable science fiction novel that will captivate readers.
Anticipation for The Book of Elsewhere
The Book of Elsewhere has already garnered anticipation and excitement among readers and industry professionals. Ben Brusey, publishing director at Del Rey, the Penguin imprint publishing the novel in the UK, described Reeves and Miéville as a dream writing partnership.
He stated that The Book of Elsewhere is science fiction at its finest, with a captivating high-concept, intriguing characters, and an original plot that combines action, drama, and existentialism in an exceptional way. Readers can expect to be moved and amazed by the novel's brilliance.
Fans of Reeves, Miéville, and the BRZRKR comic series can look forward to immersing themselves in The Book of Elsewhere and experiencing a truly extraordinary collaboration between two master storytellers.
