nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 'Watching Stars' is a beautifully illustrated philosophical novella about cosmic beings who experience life across different eras of history. It explores how inner light persists through darkness, how wisdom is preserved across generations, and how true freedom comes from within-a timeless tale that speaks to both children and adults about the eternal struggle for love, justice, and freedom.What if the stars watching over us were more than distant lights-but the home of eternal wisdom, we've forgotten 'Without freedom, all other virtues will only help make you into slaves.' - A timeless warning whispered by the stars.A Modern Cosmic Mythology For Today's WorldIn a universe where light itself can be harvested and controlled, two luminous beings find themselves trapped on a planet, their cosmic nature forgotten. Through lives spanning ages of civilization, Our Mother and Her Beloved must rediscover who they truly are while battling forces determined to dim humanity's inner radiance.Light's Enduring Struggle Against DarknessExperience the tender glow of starlight unveiling forgotten knowledge. Witness the dance of cosmic beings between stars. Discover the fragile song of freedom playing beneath the orchestrated sounds of confinement as 'Watching Stars' transports you between earthly struggles and cosmic wonder.Unlike typical science fiction that focuses on external technology, this illustrated novella explores the inner dynamics of life-how awareness can be both imprisoned and liberated across cosmic scales of time. The eternal struggle for Love, Freedom, and Justice forms the framework of an odyssey that echoes humanity's eternal search for truth.An Illustrated NovellaFeaturing over 20 full-page illustrations, this novella creates a rich visual experience that complements the written narrative. Each artwork captures pivotal moments in the cosmic journey, bringing to life the ethereal beings, crystalline wisdom, and the dance between light and shadow that defines this unique tale.

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Title: Watching Stars
Publisher: Mathieu Lefebvre
Publication Date: 2025
Language: English
ISBN 10: 9090402225
ISBN 13: 9789090402222
Binding: Taschenbuch
Illustrator: Lefebvre, Mathieu
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 216 millimeters width by 140 millimeters height by 6 millimeters depth
Weight: 152 grams

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"A powerful journey through space, time, light, and enduring love." — Kirkus Reviews

Two great cosmic beings traveling the cosmos are drawn into a struggle for a world's existence. Our Mother and Her Love enjoy exploring the universe, wandering wherever their whims may take them—until they get sucked into a void and wake up compressed, small, stuck, unable to remember their true natures.

A Story of Hope, Endurance, and the Ultimate Triumph of Light

They feel listless, like something is missing. Taking a boat to a distant shore, they create a new home and discover a crystal that responds to the light within them. As their family and community grow, so does the crystal, shining its light and hope across the land.

Even after Our Mother and Her Love die, the crystal's light and knowledge continue down through the generations. They are born again from time to time, always finding each other to further spread the light and hope. But the void and its evil presence will not be denied—darkness comes to their lands, and for countless generations, the people are subjugated and exploited.

An Engrossing, Eons-Spanning Story

It is only with the continued rebirths of Our Mother and Her Love, and the aid of the crystal shard, that the darkness can be pushed back. Told in the manner of a folktale passed down to keep the story alive, this fantasy novella serves as an allegory for much of human history.

Beautiful Black-and-White Illustrations Throughout

With the author's evocative illustrations included throughout the text, this tale of hope and endurance features Lefebvre's poetic prose: "Life is beautiful, but attach not your heart to appearances that bloom and wither like summer flowers."

"An enjoyable one-sitting read." — Kirkus Reviews

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A luminous tale of cosmic beings and planetary life, where the boundaries between stars and souls dissolve.

In this evocative novella, follow the extraordinary lives of Our Mother and Her Beloved as they navigate the mysteries of existence. Their story transcends their mortal constraints, exploring the eternal dance between light and darkness, freedom and folly, clarity and chaos.

As civilizations rise and fall around them, their duty remains: preserving the eternal light, which will erase domination from this planet.

This timeless allegory speaks to the radiance that dwells within each of us―a light that can be dimmed but never extinguished, a light that connects us to something far greater than ourselves, waiting... For even now, as you read these words, it shines within you.

A timeless philosophical tale, illustrated with evocative imagery that bridges the cosmic and the intimate.

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