The Martian follows astronaut Mark Watney, who becomes stranded alone on Mars after a fierce dust storm forces his crew to evacuate, believing him dead. Left with limited supplies and no way to communicate with Earth, Watney must rely on his ingenuity, scientific knowledge, and resourcefulness to survive the harsh Martian environment.
Through a series of clever engineering feats and relentless problem-solving, he grows food, generates water, and attempts to contact NASA, all while facing life-threatening challenges. The novel chronicles his gripping, humorous, and resilient fight for survival against overwhelming odds, alongside the efforts of his crew and mission control to bring him home.
author
Andy Weir’s The Martian began as a self-published project, initially posted chapter-by-chapter on his blog starting in 2009, where it gained a dedicated online following. Responding to reader demand, Andy compiled the story into an e-book and sold it on Amazon for $0.99 in 2011, quickly amassing thousands of downloads and glowing reviews.
This success caught the attention of literary agents and publishers, leading to a deal with Crown Publishing, a division of Random House. The novel was professionally edited and released in hardcover in 2014, becoming a bestseller and later adapted into a successful film directed by Ridley Scott in 2015.
art
Yuxing Zhang is a freelance Chinese concept artist and illustrator based in Shanghai and is known for his captivating science fiction-themed digital artworks that blend futuristic aesthetics with intricate detailing. His art style features vibrant, atmospheric compositions, often depicting expansive sci-fi landscapes, sleek spacecraft, and dynamic character designs.
Zhang’s work emphasizes a cinematic quality, using bold color palettes, dramatic lighting, and meticulous textures to create immersive, otherworldly scenes. His illustrations, showcased on platforms like ArtStation, reflect a fusion of technical precision and imaginative storytelling, drawing viewers into richly conceptualized universes that feel both futuristic and grounded in a sense of adventure.
standard
edition #1
Limited to 500 copies only, the Standard Edition is over 370 pages and is letterpress printed on Munken Lynx White 120gsm paper by Hand & Eye Press, London. This is the only version with the wraparound dustjacket art by Yuxing Zhang.
The boards are bound in a printed buckram cloth which has a Mark Watney “ID Card” design across the front and the back, underneath the dustjacket. The spine is rounded and comes with blue head and tailbands and a “rust” coloured ribbon. This edition comes with an illustrated endpaper by Yuxing Zhang.
The slipcase is covered in a “rust” heritage buckram bookcloth and has two hits of foil stamping on both sides in white and black. Each copy is handbound by Ludlow Bookbinders.
This edition is signed by both the author and the artist.
Pre-order Price – £205
Published Price – £225
deluxe
edition
Limited to 200 copies only. The Deluxe Edition is over 370 pages and is letterpress printed on Munken Lynx White 120gsm paper by Hand & Eye Press, London.
The boards are covered in a deep red “Pivoine” Suedel and comes with a spacecraft onlay on both the front and back boards in Corvon Carbon-X Maroon paper that emulates the style of carbon fibre. The spine has been rounded and comes with two hits of foil stamping as well as white head and tailbands and red ribbon. The top edge has also been hand-sprayed black with red flecks to match the book.
The slipcase is covered in Corvon Carbon-X Maroon paper with the entrance of the case covered in the same “Pivoine” Suedel creating a matching entrance when removing the book. The spine has a stamped label of three colours as well as stamping directly onto the slipcase itself.
This edition is signed by both the author and the artist.
Pre-order Price – £565
Published Price – £590
lettered
edition
Limited to 26 copies only. The Lettered Edition is over 370 pages and is letterpress printed on Mohawk Superfine White 148gsm paper by Hand & Eye Press, London.
We had a unique and custom paper created for this edition by Zoe at Cave Paper which emulates the surface of Mars and is incredibly tactile and fitting for the novel. The book is fully bound in this material and comes with all three gilded edges. The endpaper has been hand-marbled by master-marbler Freya Scott of Paperwilds.
The Solander has been bound in a black Alcantara with two large onlays across the base with another alcantara colour and the Martian paper. The design depicts humanity’s attempt to rescue the lonely Watney from the surface of Mars. There are also three colours of hot foil stamping utilised on the box.
Exterior trays are also bound in the Martian paper and black suedel. We are also planning to add a few extra touches to the inside for the final version!
This edition is signed by both the author and artist.
Pre-Order Price – £1,800
Published Price – £1,900
