Cosmic FAQ

Spaceship

A FAQ, because this series is a Vast Bazaar!

Practical, existential, galactic or frankly idiotic questions (we don't judge... well, just a little)

Does this trilogy make sense?

Figuratively, yes. But only if you've previously ingested three poppy teas and a good dose of second degree.

Can I read the volumes out of order?

Of course. But it's like watching a Nolan movie backwards with your eyes closed: possible, but disturbing.

Is this really science fiction?

Technically, yes. But also humor, satire, bar philosophy and a bit of low-cost space opera.

Were the alien actors in the series treated well?

Yes. Except for the Ptiut whose rear end is customarily massaged with kicks.

Can I give this trilogy to my grandmother?

Absolutely. If your grandmother likes black holes, temporal paradoxes and interstellar insults.

Does it end well?

It depends on the reference frame. In some multiverses, it even ends in a musical comedy.

Who drew the characters and covers?

Cover and characters drawn by Pierre Gonzalès whose work you can find here: Pierre Gonzalès portfolio.
And the Logo? It was designed by Lydie Wallon whose work you can find here: Lydie Wallon portfolio.

Where can I buy the books?

In all bookstores in the solar system on order, on this site, on Amazon and its competitors, or by shouting very loudly into the interstellar void (but that's less reliable).

Why this title "Around the Universe"?

Because Around the World was already taken, and we've always seen bigger than Jules Verne.

What is the meaning of life?

Nice try, little rascals! To know what the meaning of life is, you have to read volume 1 or, at a pinch, H2G2 by Douglas Adams, but our respective interpretations diverge slightly.

Where is your place in the universe?

Great and eternal question. But today, thanks to science we can answer! Your place is probably on the couch, watching series. The universe is vast, but your remote control is within reach. Whatever the case, rest assured, you shine brighter than 99% of dark matter.

Do aliens exist?

Of course! They're just too busy avoiding our contact. After all, who would want to talk to a species that celebrates every complete revolution of their planet around their star as if it were extraordinary?

What happens if I travel at the speed of light?

Your hairdresser will retire before you can pay him. Your mirror will refuse to reflect anything. And above all, you will age less quickly... which won't prevent you from still not understanding your tax return.

Why are planets round?

Because the universe hates right angles and gravity is a bit obsessive: it smooths everything that sticks out until it gets a nice smooth ball.
Otherwise, if Earth were flat, cats would have already pushed everything overboard.

Speaking of cats, how is Schrödinger's clerk doing?

Good question! He's still in full existential questioning. But be careful: if you open the box, he might run away and refuse to come back before three in the morning, like all cats.

What happens if I press this red button?

Probably nothing. But if a robotic voice starts counting down, run.

Carambar joke: Why are black holes so mysterious?

Because they swallowed all the clues.

Ready to embark?

An absurd and hilarious interstellar journey through strange worlds, improbable creatures and cosmically ridiculous situations!

Available at your local bookstore (galactic coordinates: Alpha Centauri system).