LONG DISTANCE: African Folklore & Sci-Fi Anthology
A groundbreaking anthology that combines African mythology with modern sci-fi themes. 92-page limited edition hardcover. Shipping worldwide!
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10 Stories. 24 Creators. 1 book.
LONG DISTANCE includes stories from Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Congo, Zimbabwe and more. Stunning full color illustrations. Ships worldwide
The anthology features stories from over 24 African creators, including notable writers like Maaza Mengiste and Prince Joel Makonnen.
Perfect for classrooms and libraries
Golden-armored queens battling foreign armies to African fighter pilots, LONG DISTANCE offers a range of compelling stories that celebrate African history and culture. A perfect introduction to African comics in classrooms and libraries.
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LONG DISTANCE was made by an all-African creative team and is published by a Black-Owned publisher. It was a massive labor of love by talented creators who’ve worked with Disney, Netflix, DC Comics and more.
Reconnect With Your African Heritage
Everyone deserves to feel seen and to belong. Graphic Novels like LONG DISTANCE help Black kids reconnect with their African heritage & foster pride in their identity. They also help them build a lifelong love for reading.
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LONG DISTANCE is a limited-edition hardcover African folklore and sci-fi anthology. 92-pages. 10 stories. By over 24 African creators from Ethiopia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and more. Foreword by New York Times Best selling author and head of Disney’s new imprint, Kwame Mbalia. Cover by artist of Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse and Co-creator of Bitter Root, Sanford Greene. Story by the great-grandson of Emperor Haile Selassie, Prince Joel Makonnen and Booker Prize shortlisted author Maaza Mengiste. As featured on ScreenRant, OkayAfrica and more! If you like stories like Love, Death and Robots, Star Wars Visions, Pokemon Evolutions and stories inspred by African culture like Blank Panther, then you will love LONG DISTANCE. It’s made by an all-African creative team with stunning full color art & storytelling! It has raised over $59,000 by more than 1220 Backers. LONG DISTANCE ships worldwide. It’s one of the most celebrated African mythology and sci-fi anthologies for ages middle grade, teens and adults.