Pre-order Releases Aug 17, 2027
Beyond Kuiper: The Galactic Star Alliance — An Illustrated Sci-Fi Novel (Beyond Kuiper #1)
by Matthew Medney and John Connelly · illustrated by U.T Ozden
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About the book
Beyond Kuiper
An illustrated sci-fi novel about humanity's fight to prove we're worthy of joining a galaxy that doesn't want us.
The galaxy is alive and filled with life. Hundreds of thousands of sentient worlds, trillions of beings — and humanity isn't invited. The Galactic Star Alliance has thrived for millions of years. They know we're here. They just don't think we're worth the call.
Co-created by Matthew Medney (Heavy Metal Magazine CEO, NYU adjunct professor) and John Connelly (Lockheed Martin Aerospace Engineer), Beyond Kuiper follows Bernard Hubert — a disgraced visionary whose family name was tarnished when his discoveries proved too radical for the world to accept. Founding the company C.O.R.E., Bernard claws his way back, working tirelessly to design an engine capable of interstellar travel and prove that humanity deserves its place among the stars.
This is hard science fiction grounded in real aerospace engineering, wrapped in a sweeping narrative about legacy, redemption, and the question that defines our species: are we alone, or are we just not good enough?
Perfect for fans of: The Expanse, Foundation, Contact, Rendezvous with Rama, and The Martian.
"Beyond Kuiper is a space opera with the world building of Warhammer and science worthy of Carl Sagan."
— Dylan Sprouse
"Galaxy-spanning science fiction with both smarts and hearts, along with great design, lovely illustrations and impressive, immersive world-building."
— Ron Marz, writer of Green Lantern and Silver Surfer
"Beyond Kuiper is beyond excellent... puts a subtly warped funhouse mirror up to society and begs the question: are we meant to be among the stars?"
— Dan Fogler
"An exercise in serious world-building and storytelling seldom undertaken on this scale."
— Jeff Berkwits, Sci-fi Magazine
Available in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audible | Illustrated novel | Published by GUNGNIR
The book, Beyond Kuiper: The Galactic Star Alliance — An Illustrated Sci-Fi Novel (Beyond Kuiper #1) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781962594196 in Hardcover by Matthew Medney, John Connelly may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 20 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
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Details
- Publisher
- Gungnir
- Authors
- Matthew Medney, John Connelly
- Format
- Hardcover
- Release date
- Aug 17, 2027
- ISBN-13
- 9781962594196
- ISBN-10
- 196259419X
- Pages
- 411
- Illustrator
- U.T Ozden
- Carton quantity
- 18 copies
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| 100 – 249 | $23.20 | 42% off list |
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| 500 – 999 | $20.40 | 49% off list |
| 1,000+ | $19.60 | 51% off list |
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