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Goodreads Synopsis
Journey from fantasy mountains to super-cities, through piratical seas and up into space without missing any must-see sights – or putting a foot wrong with the locals! Whether you’re Lord of the shoestring-budget or Luxe Skywalker – Notes from Small Planets is your pastiche passport through the best worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
Your ultimate travel guide to all the must-see locations in the worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy.
The perfect gift for self-professed geeks and fans of all things genre – from classic genre listeners to new young disciples of nerdery. From misty mountains to wizarding schools, from the homes of superheroes to lairs of infamous villains – visit your favourite worlds and discover new ones – all without ever missing a single landmark or traditional dish.
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Review
I haven't read a book this year that has made me laugh out loud as much as this one. Notes from Small Planets: Your Pocket Travel Guide to the Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy is absolutely brilliant and after the first chapter I was already recommending this book and have already passed it on to my sister to enjoy.
Told in a travel guide format, the level of detail in this book is insane with places to visit, currency, itineraries and even letting you know what you should pack if you were to visit one of these mystical worlds. I loved the subtle (and non-subtle) references to popular tropes and types of Sci-Fi fiction that you can't help but feel smug for recognising!
My all time favourite thing in this book was the banter between Floyd (the writer) and Eliza (the editor). The footnotes will have you in hysterics and there written discussions add so much more depth to this already fantastic travel guide. I loved reading the ways Floyd manages to get himself into trouble with Eliza calling him out on it all.
Oh and when you do pick this up (do you see how I said when) you need to read the publishers note, introduction and editorial note as they are key to fully immersing yourself into Floyd and Eliza's journey.
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to visit some of the magical worlds that you read about in some of your favourite tales then this is the book for you. Full of humour, in depth information and maps, this book is a must read!
Rating: 5/5
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