1 / 2Tales From the Loop: Illustrated Sci-Fi Artbook
Tales From the Loop is an illustrated sci-fi artbook by Simon Stålenhag, pairing standalone stories with artwork in a fictionalized Swedish town shaped by a particle accelerator and strange machines. Its 128-page format offers both narrative and visual material rather than an art-only collection.
At a glance
- Combines artwork and standalone science-fiction stories in one volume.
- Set in a fictionalized Swedish town in the 1980s, with fantastic machines and strange creatures.
- The publisher describes the stories as connected to The Loop, a vast underground particle accelerator.
Reference price: $39.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The mix of narrative and visual art suits readers who want more context than a collection of illustrations alone.
- At 128 pages, it presents a bounded selection of stories and artwork in a single illustrated edition.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Skybound Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 7, 2020 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1982150696 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1982150693 |
| Dimensions | 11 x 0.8 x 9.88 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 2.2 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of illustrated science fiction and speculative artbooks.
- Fans of atmospheric stories about unusual technology, strange creatures, and small-town settings.
- Collectors interested in Simon Stålenhag’s visual storytelling.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a conventional prose-only novel or a technical account of particle accelerators.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the artwork and storytelling, particularly the way text gives context to the paintings and complements the visuals. Reports also describe the standalone stories as engaging and emotionally rich. That combination is central to the book’s appeal, while readers seeking a continuous prose-only novel may prefer a different format.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the artwork and the way the stories add context to the paintings.
- Feedback describes the standalone stories as engaging, imaginative, and emotionally affecting.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of book is Tales From the Loop?
It is an illustrated science-fiction book combining artwork with standalone stories set around a fictional particle accelerator and its unusual surroundings.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 128 pages.
Is this a prose-only novel?
No. The edition is listed as illustrated, and its description and customer feedback emphasize the combination of text and paintings.
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