The bestselling author of "The Martian" returns with an irresistible new near-future thriller — a heist story set on the moon.
Jazz Bashara is a criminal.
Well, sort of. Life on Artemis, the first and only city on the moon, is tough if you're not a rich tourist or an eccentric billionaire. So smuggling in the occasional harmless bit of contraband barely counts, right? Not when you've got debts to pay and your job as a porter barely covers the rent.
Everything changes when Jazz sees the chance to commit the perfect crime, with a reward too lucrative to turn down. But pulling off the impossible is just the start of her problems, as she learns that she's stepped square into a conspiracy for control of Artemis itself — and that now, her only chance at survival lies in a gambit even riskier than the first.
Hardcover: 384 pages
Crown (November 14, 2017)
ISBN-10: 0553448129
ISBN-13: 978-0553448122
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 05-08-2017 03:08 PM
Nerdist interviewed Andy Weir (video below) and describes the plot of "Artemis" as follows:
The story follows Jasmine Bashara, a.k.a. Jazz, an aimless yet prodigal twentysomething who yearns to leave her boring, small-town life behind for something bigger and better. Except in Jazz's case, her small town is named Artemis and just so happens to be the first – and only – city on the moon. But life on the moon isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially if you're not obscenely wealthy.
Unlike astronaut Mark Watney, Jazz's biggest challenge won't be finding the perfect way to convert your living room into a makeshift potato farm. Rather, Jazz, who works as a porter, finds herself caught up in a life of crime when her side hustle as a smuggler leads her to the perfect score. Unfortunately, this so-called "perfect score" winds up having unexpected consequences and soon Jazz finds herself caught in the middle of a shadowy conspiracy as opposing forces vie for control of Artemis itself.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 05-08-2017 05:59 PM
From Andy Weir on Facebook:
Hey, guys! After years of work I am finally ready to announce my next book: ARTEMIS.
And, about four nanoseconds after we told movie studios we were willing to sell the rights, 20th Century Fox swooped in with an offer that was too awesome to refuse.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 05-31-2017 02:26 PM
The first chapter of "Artemis" is now available to read online. From Andy Weir:
Want a sneak-peek at Artemis? Well, here you go! We've posted Chapter One online as a teaser.
Ronpur Member
Posts: 1211 From: Brandon, Fl Registered: May 2012
posted 05-31-2017 07:54 PM
Very interesting! I love the little clickable texts in it. I am eager to read more about Jazz.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-21-2017 01:11 PM
Andy Weir is signing bookplates for pre-orders:
Preorder a copy of Artemis, on sale Nov. 14, 2017, from any retailer and fill out this form to receive a bookplate signed by Andy Weir to put in your book, while supplies last. If you've already preordered your book, you can still submit your info here. Offer valid to US only.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-26-2017 10:28 PM
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have signed on to develop to direct "Artemis" for 20th Century Fox.
Lord and Miller will work with the studio to set a writer to turn Weir's latest sci-fi entry into a script.
...they sparked to Weir's book and the opportunity it gives them to build from scratch a world that is a departure from past directing efforts that have included "The Lego Movie" and the "21 Jump Street" franchise.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-28-2017 05:47 PM
Andy Weir's "Artemis" book tour has been announced:
Nov. 14, 7:30pm: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, New York, NY (moderated by Jeff Kluger, ticketed event)
Nov. 16, 7pm: Politics & Prose at Sidwell Friends Meeting House, Washington, DC (conversation with Eliza Barclay/VOX, ticketed event)
Nov. 18, 1pm: Space Center Houston, Texas (talk and Q&A)
Nov. 20, 7:30pm: Kepler's Books, Menlo Park, CA (talk and Q&A)
Nov. 29, 7pm: Village Books at Bellingham High School, Bellingham, WA (conversation with Dr. Melissa Rice, ticketed event)
Nov. 30, 7pm: Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, WA (conversation with Neal Stephenson, ticketed event)
Dec. 5, 7pm: Bookshop Santa Cruz at Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz, CA (ticketed event)
Dec. 6, 7pm: Barnes & Noble, Huntington Beach, CA (conversation with Pierce Brown)
Dec. 7, 7:30pm: Mysterious Galaxy at Univ. of California San Diego's Price Center Theater, San Diego, CA (conversation with Dr. Erik Viirre, ticketed event)
Dec. 8, 6pm: Northrop Grumman (S-cafeteria), Redondo Beach, CA (LA Access fundraiser, conversation with Sanden Totten)
Posts: 3118 From: Belfast, United Kingdom Registered: Feb 2002
posted 09-30-2017 08:20 AM
Am I putting two and two together and making five, or is the Chapter 1 line from Jazz ("Come on, Bob!") not copyright H.H. Schmitt, 1972?
cspg Member
Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
posted 09-30-2017 08:53 AM
I probably missed the info at one point but is there a reason why Mr. Weir has some publicity on cS and not other authors (except that his previous work was made into a movie)?
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-30-2017 10:05 AM
We've had other dedicated topic about novels that revolve around a space history theme or have some other aspect to them that is grounded in real spaceflight.
"Artemis" includes multiple references to Apollo history that make it relevant to this site.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-30-2017 10:12 AM
quote:Originally posted by Blackarrow: ...not copyright H.H. Schmitt, 1972?
The only reference to the line I can find in the LM transcript is ascribed to Cernan, "It'll come on, Bob." — which is, I think, a bit too far removed to be an homage.
Gilbert Member
Posts: 1328 From: Carrollton, GA USA Registered: Jan 2003
posted 10-02-2017 09:17 AM
Looking forward to reading Artemis.
Blackarrow Member
Posts: 3118 From: Belfast, United Kingdom Registered: Feb 2002
posted 10-03-2017 10:23 AM
quote:Originally posted by Robert Pearlman: The only reference to the line I can find in the LM transcript is ascribed to Cernan...
I'm pretty sure I recently saw a clip from an Apollo 17 EVA TV transmission including Schmitt chiding Capcom Robert Parker with "Come on, Bob!" I'll check.
Blackarrow Member
Posts: 3118 From: Belfast, United Kingdom Registered: Feb 2002
posted 10-06-2017 07:45 PM
Eureka! The exclamation is actually: "Come on, now, Bob!" (spoken quite forcefully) by Jack Schmitt, on EVA-1 at 118:40:57 shortly after the U.S. flag was planted in the ground.
I note that on 30th September, Robert acknowledged that "Artemis" includes multiple references to Apollo history, but whether "Come on now, Bob!" and "Come on, Bob!" are related is probably a question which only Andy Weir can answer. Is he watching this? If not, can he be contacted?
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 10-06-2017 08:20 PM
In the context of the story (I've read a review copy) there is no subtle or explicit indication that "Bob" is a nod to Parker.
I don't believe Andy Weir monitors this forum, but he is on Facebook if you want to ask him.
Blackarrow Member
Posts: 3118 From: Belfast, United Kingdom Registered: Feb 2002
posted 10-07-2017 07:52 AM
Well, since you have read the whole book, you have something of an advantage over me, Robert. Looks like I'll have to buy a copy once it's available.
GoesTo11 Member
Posts: 1309 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 2004
posted 10-07-2017 11:57 PM
As a child of the '80s, I have to chime in with another reference: "Artemis 2" was the Apollo-esque moon mission that met with an unfortunate end at the hands of General Zod and his cohorts early in "Superman 2."
You're welcome
Ronpur Member
Posts: 1211 From: Brandon, Fl Registered: May 2012
posted 10-27-2017 04:56 PM
I received my autographed bookplate yesterday. I now eagerly await the book!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
One hundred and 15 years after NASA's historic Apollo 11 mission landed the first astronauts on the moon, tourists bound about "Tranquility Base" and stay at a commercial lunar base, at least as envisioned by the author of "The Martian" in his new book...
collectSPACE recently caught up with Andy Weir via email for a spoiler-free chat about the references to Apollo in "Artemis."
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 11-18-2017 05:59 PM
I noticed today at Andy Weir's Space Center Houston book signing that there are two versions of the U.S. dust cover: a matte print and a glossy finish version. Both accompany first edition, first printing copies.
Wehaveliftoff Member
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posted 11-20-2017 09:29 PM
Barnes & Noble stores will sell a limited number of "Artemis" signed copies this Black Friday.
Ronpur Member
Posts: 1211 From: Brandon, Fl Registered: May 2012
posted 11-27-2017 06:43 PM
I finished Artemis last night. I really enjoyed it, Jazz is not a perfect person, and her character would be the first to tell you that.
I really liked the Artemis city descriptions. I understand there may be more books based there. No potatoes though...
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-04-2017 01:22 PM
Warning, minor spoiler ahead...
Andy Weir did a Reddit AMA today, where he was asked:
Is the groundskeeper Jazz meets actually Mark Watney? Supporting evidence:
Guy likes plants - spends his time in the one place with real, living plants.
Used to travel a lot for work. Understatement of the century.
Never stated his name, only that it is not "Mike". "Mark" is maddeningly similar.
What old man would be comfortable with space travel, aside from one already versed in it (assuming he immigrated within the last decade or two)?
Another Reddit member went into a bit more detail about the suspicion here, too.
Weir responded to the AMA question by posting a winking emoticon. But earlier he apparently confirmed it.
Wehaveliftoff Member
Posts: 2343 From: Registered: Aug 2001
posted 12-04-2017 04:59 PM
Matt Damon has another movie role lined up, it seems.
Ronpur Member
Posts: 1211 From: Brandon, Fl Registered: May 2012
posted 12-04-2017 07:00 PM
That did not even dawn on me! Cool!
GACspaceguy Member
Posts: 2474 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
posted 12-09-2017 10:30 AM
Just finished listening to the book and enjoyed it. Not big on the language used in places but worth the listen.
Jonnyed Member
Posts: 396 From: Dumfries, VA, USA Registered: Aug 2014
posted 12-30-2017 09:48 PM
I noticed that Subterranean Press is doing a limited signed edition of "Artemis" just like they did for "The Martian."
Posts: 3118 From: Belfast, United Kingdom Registered: Feb 2002
posted 01-06-2018 05:02 PM
I'm in the middle of reading "Artemis" and I'm enjoying it, but am I alone in feeling a little queasy about a male author writing in the first person about the female protagonist's sex-life?
mode1charlie Member
Posts: 1169 From: Honolulu, HI Registered: Sep 2010
posted 01-06-2018 05:15 PM
I enjoyed this book a lot, and hope he writes another one set on Artemis (which he indicated he may well).
dss65 Member
Posts: 1156 From: Sandpoint, ID, USA Registered: Mar 2003
posted 01-07-2018 06:25 PM
quote:Originally posted by Blackarrow: ...am I alone in feeling a little queasy about a male author writing in the first person about the female protagonist's sex-life?
No, you're not.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 06-04-2018 05:27 PM
"Artemis" is now out in paperback.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 07-17-2018 09:07 AM
From Andy Weir:
I'm thrilled to announce that the screenplay for the Artemis film adaptation will be written by Geneva Robertson-Dworet. She's a veteran screenwriter and knows how blend serious moments, action, and comedy. A perfect fit for Artemis!
Geneva Robertson-Dworet is set to adapt "Artemis," the novel by The Martian author Andy Weir that Phil Lord and Chris Miller will direct. Simon Kinberg and Aditya Sood are producing for Fox and New Regency.
...Robertson-Dworet has been on a hot streak writing female-driven films. Her most recent credits include Marvel’s upcoming Brie Larson-starrer Captain Marvel, and the MGM reboot of Tomb Raider that starred Alicia Vikander. She is also working on Silver & Black, the Spider-Man spinoff at Sony Pictures that Gina Prince-Bythewood is attached to direct.
GACspaceguy Member
Posts: 2474 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
posted 07-17-2018 09:21 AM
Wonderful!
mode1charlie Member
Posts: 1169 From: Honolulu, HI Registered: Sep 2010
posted 07-17-2018 02:43 PM
I enjoyed this book very much and look forward to the film version.
But - I wonder how they're going to handle the 1/6 gravity aspect. That will require a lot of pulleys on all the sets.
posted 05-08-2017 03:05 PM
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