Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;THE WORLD OF UGLIES, SET IN OUR NOT-SO-DISTANT FUTURE,andlt;/bandgt;is a complex place filled with bubbly technology and lingo, yet bogus rules about status and appearance. That's why a guide to the world of uglies has been requisitioned from the hole in the wall. Inside you'll find: andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; A rundown on all the cliques, from Crims and Cutters to tech-heads and surge-monkeys andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; The complete history, starting with the destruction of the oil bug to the launch of Extras in space andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; How all those awesome gadgets came to be: hoverboards, eyescreens, skintennas, sneak suits... andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; PLUS an exclusive look at Scott Westerfeld's first draft of Extras -- starring Hiro, not Aya. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; And so much more, it's mind-wrecking.
Synopsis
Westerfield's "New York Times"-bestselling series has a huge fan base, many of whom write him asking questions about the world of Uglies. This guide to the series peels back the layers of the world, history, people, and places. Illustrations.
About the Author
Scott Westerfeld is the author of the Leviathan series, the first book of which was the winner of the 2010 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Fiction. His other novels include the New York Times bestselling Uglies series, The Last Days, Peeps, So Yesterday, and the Midnighters trilogy. Visit him at ScottWesterfeld.com or follow him on Twitter at @ScottWesterfeld. Craig Phillips is a freelance illustrator working from his studio in the sunny south coast of NSW, Australia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, SPIN, Boston Magazine and on numerous book jackets.
Exclusive Essay
Read an exclusive essay by Scott Westerfeld