The Electric State

A haunting journey through a dystopian American landscape

Simon Stålenhag author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd

Published:6th Sep '18

Should be back in stock very soon

The Electric State cover

Set in a dystopian America, The Electric State follows a runaway teenager and her robot on a haunting journey through a crumbling landscape.

In The Electric State, readers are taken on a haunting journey through a dystopian America in late 1997. The story follows a runaway teenager and her small yellow toy robot as they travel westward across a desolate landscape. This world is marked by the remnants of massive battle drones and the discarded waste of a society deeply entrenched in a virtual-reality addiction. As they drive towards the continent's edge, the environment outside the car window begins to unravel, revealing the fragility of civilization.

The narrative is crafted in beautifully spare prose, evoking a sense of melancholy that resonates throughout the pages. Accompanied by nearly a hundred stunning full-color illustrations, The Electric State stands out as a unique blend of graphic novel and art book. The visuals enhance the emotional depth of the story, creating a captivating experience for readers.

With rights sold in thirteen territories and a film adaptation in the works, this work has garnered significant attention. The Russo Brothers' production company, known for their work on major films, has secured the film rights, indicating the book's potential to reach an even wider audience. The Electric State is not just a story; it is an exploration of themes such as technology, isolation, and the haunting beauty of a world on the brink of collapse.

ISBN: 9781471176081

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144 pages