How to Pass as Human

by Nic Kelman

Overview

How to Pass as Human is an attempt on the part of the world's first android to understand the irrational, unpredictable, eclectic creatures known as human beings. Written in the form of a field guide, complete with sketches, graphs, flowcharts, and other reference materials, Android Zero (aka "Zach") has compiled a variety of useful information for future androids on how to pass undetected as human beings. Along the way, he also attempts to solve the mystery of his own creation with the help of Andrea, a human female who has taken an interest in him that may be more than friendly, and eventually leading him to "meet his maker" and discover the surprising purpose of his existence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781616557652
Publisher:	Dark Horse Comics
Publication date:	10/20/2015
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.25(w) x 9.27(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Kelman was born to an American father and British mother and was raised in both nations. Kelman attended The Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he received a Bachelor of Science in Brain and Cognitive Science and Minored in Film and Media Studies. Although he was part of the Class of 1994, he graduated early in 1993. He then attended Brown University where he received a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing-Fiction. Kelman's first novel, girls, was a San Francisco Chronicle and New York Journal News Best Book of the Year when it was published in hardcover by Little, Brown and Company in 2003. In 2011, Kelman's first screenplay, "Genneris," was purchased by Steven Spielberg at Dreamworks Studios. Since then, Kelman has also written original screenplays for other major studios and directors including Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures, and Roland Emmerich. The author lives in Los Angeles, CA..

Editorial Reviews

★ 11/02/2015
In the style of a field guide, Kelman, author of Girls and Video Game Art, shares the observations and experiences of an android tasked with living as and understanding what it means to be a human, in this innovative book. Android Zero, aka Zach, learns more and more about the people around him, in turn exposing the readers to some of the quirks, ironies, and wonders of their species that they may not have considered. There’s not much in the way of sequential art, but the graphs, charts, sketches, etc. (executed by artists Pericles Junior and Rick DeLucco) perfectly complement the text. The presentation is well thought out, the subject of thorough research and the result of a lot of dedication. The methodical, precise, and engaging prose makes what could have been a dry, unfeeling narrative instead a clever exploration of society, giving readers an emotional ride as they contemplate and sympathize (or disagree) with Zach’s findings on what it means to be a human being. (Oct.)

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