Landscape with Invisible Hand

Landscape with Invisible Hand by M. T. Anderson is a thought-provoking work published by National Geographic Books on April 9, 2019. This reprint edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows aspiring artist Adam as he navigates a world transformed by the arrival of the vuvv, an alien species that disrupts life on Earth. Faced with economic and environmental challenges, Adam must find innovative ways to survive in a society where traditional roles and resources have been upended.

Readers will encounter a sharply crafted satire that critiques contemporary human folly, particularly in the realms of economic and environmental inequities. As Adam grapples with the demands of the vuvv and the sacrifices he must make, the story delves into themes of alien contact and the complexities of survival in a dystopian setting. This edition invites readers to reflect on the absurdities of colonization and the nature of art and truth in a changing world.