Illustrated by Isabel Seliger

A tender work of science fiction and a nuanced meditation on artificial intelligence, Klara and the Sun takes place in a reality much like our own, except for two things: genetically ‘lifted’ children and Artificial Friends. In a sense, it is a dystopian novel, set in a world growing alienated from humanity. But through Ishiguro’s elegant and incisive prose, hope shines through – in the powerful ability of humans, and seemingly also artificial intelligence, to love and feel compassion.

This special edition comes in a shimmering slipcase. The cloth-bound cover features Klara gazing out from the window of the Artificial Friend store, and the book’s iridescent edges glint like glass. Inside, you will find pearlescent endpapers and seven beautiful illustrations by artist Isabel Seliger.

From her spot in the shop window, Klara, an Artificial Friend, watches the world go by, quietly hoping to be chosen. When she is, her world opens up in ways she could never have predicted. Ishiguro’s tender dystopia is a gentle exploration of what it means to love, to believe, to belong. Through Klara’s curious, clear-eyed gaze, we are asked the biggest questions – about humanity, hope and what makes a heart beat. Quietly devastating and entirely unforgettable.