Carbo Publishers
Imaginative Stories.
Thought-Provoking Ideas.
Cosmic Perspective.
Lex Van der Ploeg and Raymond van Aalst work together to explore big ideas through imaginative worlds and expressive artwork.
Their books blend philosophy, science fiction, humor, and cosmic perspective, offering readers thoughtful tales paired with distinctive visual style.
Together, they present stories that invite curiosity and encourage readers to see the universe from new angles.
Current Publications
God’s Retirement - Lesson Zero
A cosmic satire. When God decides to retire, what happens to the universe? A provocative comic that makes us question everything we believe.
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God’s Retirement is a satirical, beautifully illustrated comic that reimagines the universe and the beliefs behind our origin. Blending humor, science, and cosmic adventure, it explores religious dogma through creative art and imaginative storytelling.
Follow God as he navigates the impossible logistics of Heaven, contemplates retirement, and faces an uncertain future—all while alien civilizations rally to help humanity evolve.
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ASIN: B07NQLQCR2
ISBN-13: 978-0692293867
Language: English
Print Length: 61 pages
Availability:
eBook (Kindle only)
Paperback
I Am Machine. Life Without Free Will.
A philosophical sci-fi odyssey. When our choices prove to be illusions, what becomes of humanity? A gripping exploration that challenges our beliefs about free will, artificial general intelligence (AGI), identity, and control.
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I Am Machine is a philosophical sci-fi novel that explores what it means to be human and whether we truly have free will.
Told through the eyes of Ramona Black Hole, an alien visitor who views Earth within the broader Universe, it blends imagination, science, and big questions about consciousness and choice.
As Ramona compares her experiences across galaxies with life on Earth, she invites readers to reflect on familiar questions: What does it mean to alive? How much control do we have? And, what might exist beyond our reality?
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ASIN: B0CW2V6435
ISBN-13: 978-1962202459
Publisher: Ballast Books
Language: English
Print Length: 121 pages
Availability:
eBook (Kindle, Nook Book)
Paperback