A Retrofuturism Sci-Fi Art Book of Optimistic Invention and Neon Possibilities
Book Two in the Atomic Cities Series
by Keith Elliott
Welcome back to a future that never was — but still could be.
Atomic Cities: Series 2 continues the retrofuturistic journey launched in Book One, deepening the blend of sci-fi art, visual storytelling, and speculative design into a vibrant, postcard-style anthology. This volume explores 25 new cities — inspired by overlooked locales, imagined industries, and the sparkling optimism of mid-century sci-fi.
From steel symphonies in Allentown and peach-powered skylines in Atlanta to orbital circuses, dancing crypto-bankers, neon river captains, and AI-enhanced cowgirls — every page bursts with futuristic concept art, storytelling flair, and saturated color. Printed on premium color paper, each illustration brings chrome dreams and architectural mythologies vividly to life.
This volume is part AI art book, part speculative fiction art, and entirely a celebration of playful design, cultural remixing, and mythic Americana.
✨ Perfect for fans of retrofuturism, sci-fi illustration, visual storytelling sci-fi, and the pulsing glow of vaporwave cityscapes — this is your boarding pass to the glowing world of Atomic Cities.
ISBN: 979-8281470391
Independently Published
First Edition Released May 7, 2025
Series 2 — Expanded Skylines & Sci-Fi Glamour
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Tried the gravity bar in chapter four. Would not recommend upside-down sushi.”
— Ambassador Lila Q., Upside District
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ “So glamorous it gave me a mid-life crisis at 27. Thanks?”
— Elliot-3000, Fashion Drone Supervisor
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I bought this book for the neon, stayed for the infrastructure failures.”
— Glenda from Gliese
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I tried filing a complaint about the spatial distortion on page 12, but the help kiosk ascended into the clouds. Still giving it five stars.”
— Regional Transit Oracle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This book is like if a lava lamp learned urban planning. I respect it, but I fear it.”
— Mondo Z., Amateur Light Historian
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Read this in the skybridge lounge while waiting for my clone to arrive. Now we both own a copy.”
— Raye (and Raye Prime)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Too many glowing doors. Not enough glowing exits. Felt like home.”
— Blip-27, Sentient Floor Plan Reviewer
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Finally, a book that explores the tragic beauty of elevator traffic patterns in deep space.”
— Neil Graph-Spline, Certified Hover Architect
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ “I cried three times and scheduled a citywide rezone. This book changed my zoning philosophy forever.”
— UrbanBot 6X9, Municipal Poet Laureate
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “It's not a book. It’s a blueprint for falling in love with weird skylines. And also a warning about vending-based government.”
— Anonymous Reviewer (Definitely Not Mayor)
💡 Got an idea for a city — or a truly awful job?
Have a suggestion for a new Atomic City or a terrible job of the future?
I’d love to hear it!
Whether it's a place you'd love to see drenched in neon or a weird, overworked character for the next volume, send it my way.
📧 Email your idea directly to:
Keith@AtomicCities.com
You might just shape the next entry in the Atomic Cities series.
