Join us to welcome local author and artist Ben Mauro and celebrate the release of his new graphic novel Huxley!
ABOUT THE BOOK:
In this boundary-breaking new graphic novel, a once-thriving world, buried in the ashes of a nuclear holocaust and ruined by generations of planetary wars, now lies in perpetual waste. To save humanity from itself, the remaining AI-bred and cloned elite humans are trained to become workers, soldiers, and enforcers—armored warriors known as Ronin—to help keep order and give humanity a purpose in this brave new world. After a certain age, the clones start to think for themselves and are sent on increasingly dangerous missions until they are killed or "retired," replaced by younger and more compliant clones, until the cycle repeats itself. While humanity limps on, the lives of two soldiers, Max and Kai, become intertwined on a routine mission upon discovering an ancient sentient robot known as Huxley, and soon find themselves caught up in a mystery of galactic scale, as the robot's true purpose is revealed...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ben Mauro is a luminary in the world of concept art and visual design. He has contributed to blockbuster hits such as Elysium, Chappie, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, Lucy, The Amazing Spiderman 2, and the iconic The Hobbit Trilogy, working with directors Peter Jackson, Guillermo del Toro, Luc Besson, and Neill Blomkamp to help bring their visionary films to life. His personal IP, HUXLEY®, showcases his prowess as a storyteller and creator, blending captivating visuals with compelling narratives.
