NonBinary Review Issue #41: Solarpunk

by Zoetic Press, 'Semilore Kilaso (Editor)

We've all seen dystopian art - portraits of a future dominated by a ruined planet, a fractured society, and endless warfare over scarce resources. Solarpunk is the remedy to those visions of dystopia. Like dystopia, solarpunk starts from societal collapse. But solarpunk sides with the ingenuity, the persistence, and the adaptability of human beings. A future with brilliant, sustainable solutions to the issues facing humanity right this minute. A future where the collapse of civilization gives rise to a more civilized society. If you're looking for a less-pessimistic view of humankind's future, this is a good place to start.

114 pages, Paperback

Published August 30, 2025

Reviews

[Michael Mcdonough · Rating 4 out of 5]

NBR does a theme for each issue - this one is Solarpunk. The stories in issue 41 are tiny marvels of world-building. I liked “A Line in the Fading Paint” by Ron Fein, set in a future middle-east with much-needed notes of forgiveness. Cool collage art, and some fun poems - I like “Chernobyl was the First Garden” by Kaycee Painter. I read this as a PDF contributor’s copy - my poem “Memory” is in there. You can get it on Amazon, either as a $5 e-book or as a paperback.