Such was not the way things were and other stories

A lizard tells stories to a shrike. A woman studies asexual reproduction in octopuses, while her young boyfriend refuses to stay young forever. A woman uses technology to defeat a fatal disease. A life guard is on the night shift. A doctor does everything to help his patient, and gradually descents into a dark fairy tale.134 pages. 5 stories. Written by Sebastiaan Mathôt. Illustration by Theo Danes.

The botanist and other stories

An old man waits while a baboon keeps him company. A neurologist works on a mysterious case. A beekeeper has a complex relationship with his swarm. Two researchers with a shared past collaborate on an experiment with octopuses. A priest battles with swarms of locusts. A young boy slows down his thoughts to the speed of plants.134 pages. 6 stories. Written by Sebastiaan Mathôt. Illustration by Theo Danes.

The botanist and other stories + Such was not the way things were and other stories

Two e-books from suchwasnot.com. The botanist and other stories (134 pages, 6 stories) and Such was not the way things were and other stories (134 pages, 5 stories). Written by Sebastiaan Mathôt. Illustration by Theo Danes.