A conceptual reimagining of Jeff VanderMeer’s haunting novel Dead Astronauts, this cover project explores themes of transformation, decay, and alternate realities through abstract visuals and layered textures. The book, set in a post-apocalyptic biosphere ruled by a mysterious corporation, follows three rebels—Grayson, Chen, and Moss—across timelines and dimensions in their fight against a surreal, dystopian world.
Dead Astronauts was shortlisted for the 2020 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel and praised for its experimental structure and ecological vision.
This design aims to mirror the book’s poetic fragmentation and eerie atmosphere while honoring VanderMeer’s bold narrative style.
