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Keanu Reeves Announces Upcoming Novel With ‘Weird Fiction’ Author China Miéville

Keanu Reeves Announces Upcoming Novel With ‘Weird Fiction’ Author China Miéville

Keanu Reeves is taking on a new role as novelist. The Canadian actor, best known for his starring roles in the Matrix and John Wick films, is co-writing a book with self-described “weird fiction” author China Mièville. Reeves announced the expected summer release of The Book of Elsewhere during a pre-recorded appearance on Good Morning America that aired Wednesday. Set in the universe of the BRZRKR comic series Reeves co-created with writer Matt Kindt and artist Ron Garney, The Book of Elsewhere follows an immortal warrior through time on his quest to understand the curse of eternal life. Reeves said on GMA that he was thrilled to be able to dive deeper into the otherworldly story with Miéville. Keanu Reeves is co-writing a novel with author China Miéville, set to be published in July. “I love the world of BRZRKR so much that I wanted to explore it further and thought one of the best ways to do that is through a novel,” he explained. “If you read it, I hope you love it.” In …

Keanu Reeves and China Miéville Book Announced

Keanu Reeves and China Miéville Book Announced

In “wtf, since when?” news, actor Keanu Reeves’ first novel has been announced. It’s titled The Book of Elsewhere and is being written in collaboration with author China Miéville (The City & The City). It’s based in the world of Reeves’ comic book series BRZRKR, the second best-selling comic series of this century (and one that will be made into a live-action movie starring Reeves, obviously). We see you, Keanu. As for The Book of Elsewhere, it’s described as a “genre-bending epic of ancient powers, modern war, and an outcast who cannot die.” The book is set to be published July 23rd this year. Find more news and stories of interest from the book world in Breaking in Books. Source link

Keanu Reeves and China Miéville to release collaborative novel The Book of Elsewhere | Books

Keanu Reeves and China Miéville to release collaborative novel The Book of Elsewhere | Books

Canadian actor Keanu Reeves will publish his first novel this year in collaboration with British author China Miéville. Their joint novel is titled The Book of Elsewhere and is set in the world of the BRZRKR comic book series created by Reeves, first published in 2021. It follows an immortal warrior on a millennia-long journey to understand his immortality. The novel is due to be published on 23 July by Penguin. Reeves, who is best known for his roles in The Matrix and John Wick franchises, said it was “extraordinary” to work with Miéville. “China did exactly what I was hoping for – he came in with a clear architecture for the story and how he wanted to play with the world of BRZRKR, a world that I love so much. I was thrilled with his vision and feel honoured to be a part of this collaborative process.” Miéville novels include The City & The City, Embassytown and Perdido Street Station. He is the only writer to have won the Arthur C Clarke award for …