Pop Culture: Best-Selling Books

What if Nani and Stitch had to save Lilo from space? This is the next installment in the New York Times bestselling A Twisted Tale series, featuring beloved Disney characters Lilo, Nani, Stitch and more from the fan-favourite film Lilo and Stitch.

Dive into the animal kingdom and uncover all of their fluffy secrets with Mabel, the ultimate animal lover. Bring colour to scaly, furry and feathered animals friends, real and robotic in this Disney Pixar Hoppers Ultimate Colouring. You will have a roaring good time! This Pixar’s Hoppers Ultimate Colouring Book has 64 pages of art to colour.

What if you could talk to animals and they could speak back? That's what happens to Mabel with the new invention that allows her to hop into a lifelike robotic animal. What wonders will she discover in the animal world? This 24-page book tells the story of the movie Hoppers.

It’s time to colour with Mum! There is no better way to spend the day than being creative with your loved ones. With magical pages to colour for both little princesses and long-time queens, this book includes alternating pages of colouring for children and adults, so you can colour alongside each other every step of the way. Are you ready...

From mothers and stepmothers to grandmothers and aunties, this Disney Mum's Ultimate Colouring book is packed full of heartwarming Disney love. Come along with the mum's of Disney to celebrate all the maternal figures in our lives. This Disney Mum's Ultimate Colouring Book has 64 pages of art to colour.

Dear Little Princess, as you write your own story, here are my hopes for you ... Read this sweet bedtime letter to your own little princess as she drifts off into dreams of her bright, magical future alongside all of her beloved Disney Princesses.

Say thank you to our mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, family, friends ... even fairy godmothers! Lift the flaps on each spread to discover all the wonderful things these special people do for us each and every day. This Disney Lift-the-Flap has seven flaps for little ones to lift and explore their curiosity.

The Cultural Tutor is dedicated to a cosmopolitan view of culture. It writes about every continent, every religion, every tradition of art and poetry. TOMIWA OWOLADE, THE TIMES For anyone who has enjoyed The Cultural Tutor on X, this book will be more of the same delight. Expect nuggets of insight and wisdom, wrapped in the author's trademark warmth and...

The Legend of Zelda Link Shield Mug looks like and is shaped like Link's signature shield from the The Legend of Zelda series. Don't pass this by! Made from ceramic, the mug holds up to 12 ounces of liquid and measures approximately 4 1/2 inches tall. Key Features: Design inspired by the Legend of Zelda series Perfect gift for coffee...

Enjoy your morning drink in style with this Super Mario Princess Peach Heat Change Mug. Add a hot drink to reveal the pink ceramic mug's design. Key Features: Add hot water to transform the design. 350ml (11 fl oz) ceramic mug. Not suitable for dishwasher or microwave use. Officially licensed Nintendo® product.

Take a break from your gaming session by taking a sip of hot coffee from the Super Mario Bros Heat Change Mug. This mug sports a print of a plain Mario-level background. Key Features: Heat activated mug Made of high quality ceramic Warning: Not suitable for dishwasher use nor is it suitable for microwave.

All the excitement of a faraway galaxy is brought closer to home with this mood light in your quarters, featuring Luke Skywalker's lightsaber. It glows blue when lit, emitting a soft, ambient light. You'll be ready to take on the Galactic Empire with this mood light to bring hope to your galaxy. The authentic design recreates the iconic look of...

Star Wars Logo Light is the perfect gift for any fan of the Star Wars franchise. Supplied in a closed, branded gift box, it will add the perfect ambiance whilst illuminating any man cave, bedroom, games room, or brighten up a workspace. Plus, any collector of official Star Wars memorabilia would welcome this as the centrepiece to their collection. Measuring...

The Force is strong with this yellow glowing Star Wars LED Neon Light. The 30cm (11.8") wide LED light captures the legendary Star Wars logo. Whether it's mounted on a wall or placed on a shelf, its vibrant yellow glow will keep the dark side at bay in a homage to the intergalactic saga. Power the light with USB (cable...

Bring some fun yet gentle lighting to your child's bedtime routine with this Star Wars Grogu SquishyGlo Silicone Light. The 15.2cm (5.9") tall character-shaped light has a child-friendly soft, safe, and squishy feel to it. It's the perfect night light for your child, boasting an auto-off function after 1–3 hours. Plus, it comes with three brightness levels so you can...

Embrace the Dark Side with this striking mood light, modelled after Darth Vader's lightsaber as first seen in Star Wars: A New Hope. It channels the ominous glow of the Sith, illuminating a vibrant red when activated. Perfect for fans who revel in the dark allure of the Empire, its menacing design captures the essence of Darth Vader. The light...

If you are a lover of gaming collectibles, the Pokemon Bulbasaur Mug will be a great addition. A nice classic mug that is dishwasher safe! Key Features: Microwave Safe to 40°C Dishwasher Safe to 40°C (prolonged washing in the dishwasher may dull colours) Size: 110mm x 95mm approx Official Pokemon licensed merchandise

Each bath duck is designed like a character or mob from the sandbox video game. Take your pick from the Steve, Creeper, and Pig-shaped ducks. These make a great upgrade from your usual rubber bath duck. Minecraft Steve Bath Duck is the perfect bathroom toy for gaming fans. Whether you're a kid or an adult, you'll enjoy adding these to...

Let the pixelated world of Minecraft take over your phone, laptop, and gaming console with the Minecraft Puffy Gadget Decals. The 60 squishy vinyl stickers have a tactile 3D finish. Features: Personalise your phone, laptop, and gaming console with these vibrant decals. Enjoy a collection of 60 puffy gadget decals that will bring your favourite characters to life. This is...

Who better to keep your hard-earned cash safe than this blocky Minecraft Pig Money Bank that has been designed with details that stay true to the famously pixelated video game known and loved around the world. This unique money bank will look great in a bedroom, gaming den, or man cave. In Minecraft, pigs eat carrots, potatoes, or beetroot, but...

Each bath duck is designed like a character or mob from the sandbox video game. Take your pick from the Steve, Creeper, and Pig shaped ducks. These make a great upgrade from your usual rubber bath duck. Minecraft Pig Bath Duck is the perfect bathroom toy for gaming fans. Whether you're a kid or an adult, you'll enjoy adding these...

Bring the game into your own world with this Minecraft Logo Light. The 41.2cm (16.2") wide light spells out Minecraft in white pixel-style letters stood upon a plinth of earth blocks. It boasts two light modes - phase on and light pulsing effects. Power the light with USB (cable included) or 3x AAA batteries (not included). The Minecraft Logo Light...

Break up the hours spent deep in a cavern with a cupful of your favourite drink in this Minecraft Creeper Mug. Minecraft players of all ages will love using it. Key Features: Easy for kids to use 250ml (8.4 fl oz) plastic mug Not suitable for dishwasher or microwave use Officially licensed Minecraft product

Each bath duck is designed like a character or mob from the sandbox video game. Take your pick from the Steve, Creeper, and Pig shaped ducks. These make a great upgrade from your usual rubber bath duck. The Minecraft Creeper Bath Duck is the perfect bathroom toy for gaming fans. Whether you're a kid or an adult, you'll enjoy adding...

Embark on a journey of wizardry and wonder with the Paladone Wall Decals - Harry Potter. These enchanting decals allow you to infuse your walls with the captivating essence of the Harry Potter series. These high-quality decals are designed to make a statement in any room. The peel-and-stick feature ensures hassle-free application and removal, making it easy to change up...

This Superman Box Light lets you enjoy the presence of the last son of Krypton in your own home. One of DC Comic’s most iconic characters, this neat compact box light is highly detailed to look exactly like the Superman logo that is proudly displayed on the chest of Superman’s outfit. This impressive light can illuminate any bedroom, late-night party,...

Pour positive thoughts onto each page to ward your notebook with your own magical creativity. This Harry Potter Limited Edition features cover graphics that glow in the dark, a quote printed within, and two bookmark ribbons to track your ideas, projects, and notes. Flick through the ivory-coloured pages to find the patronuses hidden inside and use your favourite pen to...

Lumos: the most straightforward of charms but one that brings light to even the darkest of times. Shine a light on your creativity on the pages of this ruled notebook in the shape of handwritten ideas, thoughts, plans, and notes. With a special glow-in-the-dark cover, this Harry Potter Limited Edition features two bookmark ribbons and includes a moving quote from...

Journey back to a spell used by beloved characters in memorable scenes from the magical series. Allow your imagination to soar on the ruled pages of this XL Cahier Journal, maybe even creating a couple of your own charms on its ivory-coloured pages alongside handwritten notes, thoughts and plans.  - Harry Potter cardboard cover Cahier Journal- rounded corners- visible Singer...

Crayola Giant Coloring Pages Foldalope Pokémon 18 Pages features scenes from Pokémon, allowing kids to colour Pikachu, Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and a host of other characters from the hit television show! This collection includes 18 super-sized pages, providing kids with plenty of extra room to get creative. Children can create their own poster art as the loose pages can easily...

Enter the exciting world of Crayola Giant Coloring Pages Foldalope Minecraft 18 Pages. Offering hours of BIG colouring fun, children can explore colour and creativity and customise their favourite Minecraft characters! With 18 oversized pages included, it's perfect for hours of colouring enjoyment. The set includes folder-style packaging for easy organisation.

Bring home the joy of Disney’s Frozen 2 with a mess-free colouring experience! Colour Wonder Markers only show up on specially formulated Colour Wonder Paper, ensuring there are no stains on skin, clothing, or furniture. The envelope-style packaging doubles as a unique storage solution, making these colouring activities for kids easy to take on the go or use at home....

Kids can colour their favourite webslinger in a magical, mess-free way with Crayola Color Wonder! Color Wonder colours appear only on special Color Wonder paper, not on skin, clothing or carpets. This set contains 18 action-packed colouring pages depicting scenes starring Peter Parker as Spider-Man and featuring many of his friends from the spider-verse, including Miles Morales, as well as...

Embark on magical, mess-free colouring adventures with Crayola Color Wonder Foldalope Frozen II! This delightful activity set features your favourite Disney Frozen characters and is perfect for young artists. The Color Wonder products are non-toxic and designed to prevent any mess, ensuring they won't colour on skin, furniture, or carpets. The special ink in the Color Wonder Markers is clear...

Enjoy magical, mess-free colouring adventures with Crayola Color Wonder Foldalope Disney Princess! These delightful Colour Wonder products are non-toxic and won’t colour on skin, furniture, or carpets. The special ink in Colour Wonder Markers is clear on most surfaces, yet each marker 'magically' shows up in different colours on Colour Wonder Paper. Select your colour, start colouring, and discover all...

Swing into a world of creativity with the Spidey and His Amazing Friends Color Wonder Coloring Kit! This action-packed set includes 27 Spidey Coloring Pages, 2 Die-cut Cardstock Character Pop-outs, a Trifold Background Scene, 8 Mess-Free Markers, and 4 Spidey Sticker Sheets. Perfect for little artists, these markers ensure no mess or stains, appearing only on special Color Wonder Paper....

Let's Goh on a colourful Pokémon journey with the Crayola Colour & Sticker Pokémon Kit. This Crayola Art Set invites kids to colour their favourite Pokémon characters like Pikachu, Eevee, Charmander, Charizard, Snorlax, Psyduck, Mew, and more. With 20 colouring pages to explore and 26 pip-squeaks included, children can unleash their creativity and experiment with colour. The included stickers are...

Enter the exciting world of Minecraft with the Crayola Color & Sticker Minecraft book! Explore colour and creativity as you customise your favourite Minecraft characters. Dive into the adventure with included stickers for a touch of personalisation. With over 32 captivating pages to colour and more than 50 stickers, embarking on colourful adventures has never been more fun!

Here is the ultimate record of how Dungeons & Dragons came to be. The Making of Original D&D is an extraordinary collection of rare documents that shed light on D&D's origin story. Uncover materials never released to the public, including Gary Gygax's first draft of original D&D, and early published writings such as the 1974 original D&D "white box" booklets...

Bring colour to the striking world of Pokémon! Pokémon Colour and Design is an official adult colouring book that features the original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region. From the dark purple of Gengar, to the bright orange of Charmander, to the iconic yellow of Pikachu, explore the colourful world of Pokémon. With intricate designs for mindful, relaxing, and cosy...

Raise a glass to the Wizarding World! Celebrate your love for the Harry Potter film series with this collectible and officially licensed Butterbeer mug set. Specifications: Includes a collectible 3-1/2 inch Butterbeer glass mug inspired by the butterbeer mug as seen in the films, with an etched Butterbeer logo. Book included: A 48-page guidebook on Butterbeer, complete with TK recipes...

In this New York Times bestseller, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges has written a shattering meditation on the American obsession with celebrity and the epidemic of illiteracy that threatens our cultural integrity. Reporting on phenomena such as professional wrestling, the pornographic film industry, and unchecked casino capitalism, Hedges exposes the mechanisms used to divert us from confronting the economic, political,...

A truly astonishing, illustrated history of science fiction, covering fantasy, and horror, with forays into crime, mystery and the gothic. Using timelines, online links, illustrations, posters, movie stills, book covers, and more, this amazing new book propels us into the well of modern imagination, from its roots in Frankenstein, through Verne, H.G. Wells, the late gothic and weird horror of...

It's been a year since the horrific events at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, and Charlie is just trying to move on. Even with the excitement of a new school and a fresh start, she's still haunted by nightmares of a masked murderer and four gruesome animatronic puppets. Charlie thinks her ordeal is over, but when a series of bodies are discovered...

The Puppet Carver (Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights #9) will keep even the bravest FNAF players up at night! This collection of terrifying tales is unsettling enough to mess with even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans. In this volume, series creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of FNAF's canon.

The Cliffs (Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights #7) is a pulse-pounding collection! Series creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of FNAF's canon. Each story comes complete with accompanying artwork from a fan-favourite game artist, bringing the horror to life in a whole new way. Readers beware: In this startling world, desperate wishes have an...

Have you ever experienced a gut feeling that told you something was wrong? Caden senses the underwater animatronics in Freddy’s Fantasy Water Park have a mind of their own. Robbie knows deep down that the minds of the members of the Fazbear Fan Club have been taken over by something. And Abe can’t shake the feeling that the animatronic assistants...

A fourth collection of pulse-pounding tales. Horror master Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of FNAF's canon. Each story comes complete with accompanying artwork from a fan-favourite game artist to bring the horror to life in a whole new way. Readers beware: In this startling world, desperate wishes have an unexpected cost, beautiful trinkets reveal appalling...

Some secrets are better left hidden ... A forbidden artefact from her fiancé’s past beckons to Selena. Jessica leads a double life from her friends and co-workers in the children’s wing of a hospital. Maya can’t resist the temptation to explore an off-limits area of Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex. But in the world of Five Nights at Freddy's, everything comes...

Have you ever wanted something badly, even though you shouldn’t? Steve’s dreams of a video game programming career and starting a family lead him to take a job that seems too good to be true. Aiden and Jace can’t resist scaring some young kids in the tube maze of Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex. And all Billy wants is to become...

A string of bad luck you can’t seem to shake... for Angel, Hudson, and Sergio, it’s an all too familiar feeling. Repulsed by her spoiled stepsister’s lavish birthday party, Angel exacts a hasty and ill-fated revenge. Hudson’s young life is littered with tragedy and broken dreams, but a well-paying security job might just be all he needs to turn things...

Act in haste, repent at leisure... After losing his friend in a terrible accident, Andrew can’t spend his money fast enough on a happy companion guaranteed to keep his friend’s memory alive. Mott quickly flushes his brother’s creepy new pets, but the creatures have other plans. Eager to put her classmates in their place, Homecoming Queen Jessica doesn’t stop to...

The hugely anticipated Five Nights at Freddy's movie from director Emma Tammi, starring Matthew Lillard (Scream, Scooby-Doo) and Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games series, The Disaster Artist), hits theaters on October 27th, 2023. With a script from creator Scott Cawthon, Seth Cuddeback, and Emma Tammi, this movie novelisation is a must-have for any Freddy Fan!

Five Nights at Freddy's: Tales from the Pizzaplex #7 is a must-read for fans of the series, offering a collection of three chilling stories that will haunt even the bravest player. In the world of Five Nights at Freddy’s, truth is often scarier than fiction. Have you ever had something stuck in your head? After a session in the VR...

Can you keep a secret? Astrid doesn’t tell anyone about the strange things her Buddytronic doll has been up to. Kara convinces a Pizzaplex employee no one will know if he lets her spend a little more time in the VR attraction. And a Fazbear Entertainment engineer's custom project has surprises in store for anyone who encounters it. But in...

From twisted toys to gut-wrenching games, this collection of terrifying tales is unsettling enough to mess with even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans. In this volume, horror master Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of FNAF's canon. Each story comes complete with accompanying artwork from a fan-favourite game artist to bring the horror...

A pulse-pounding collection! Series creator, Scott Cawthon, spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of FNAF's canon. Each story comes complete with accompanying artwork from a fan-favourite game artist, to bring the horror to life in a whole new way. Readers beware: In this startling world, desperate wishes have an unexpected cost, beautiful trinkets reveal appalling powers, and harmless...

In this eighth volume, Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length tales from uncharted corners of his series' canon. In the world of Five Nights at Freddy's, everything comes with a price to pay. Readers beware: this collection of terrifying tales is enough to rattle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans.

Enhance your thrilling D&D adventures with this campaign journal for Dungeon Masters, featuring helpful tools for planning sessions and templates for recording key information. With the updated Dungeon Master's Guide, there's never been a better time to plan your next quest. This campaign journal is tailor-made for Dungeon Masters, providing prompts, indexes, and templates to help bring a riveting storyline...

Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, the One Piece. As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber… at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, Luffy sets off...

Special vellum paper lets you colour in 18 pieces of Legendary Pokémon art that look like stained glass. Use the included double-tipped markers in 10 custom colours. Then, hang your artwork in a window and watch it light up! There are three ways to colour in this book. Colour the stained-glass vellum pages for your windows and the paper pages...

Hot Wheels: Ready, Set, Race! (Mattel) invites young readers to embark on a thrilling race adventure. From crazy cruisers to whacky wheels, tricked-out tyres to bold body paint, discover the coolest cars on the course that will ignite your child's imagination for racing these die-cast vehicles! Create memorable bonding moments with this book, featuring chunky board pages ideal for the...

The first-ever graphic novel for Five Nights at Freddy’s. Complete with new information and tense, terrifying illustrations, fans won’t want to miss this graphic novel adaptation by Scott Cawthon, Kira Breed-Wrisley, and Claudia Schroder, whose stunning artwork has been featured in the games.

The ultimate guide returns with its biggest update yet. This expanded edition is packed with revisions to almost every page, with new sections throughout highlighting fans’ most talked-about topics, including Tales from the Pizzaplex and the interactive novels, Security Breach and RUIN, Into the Pit and Secrets of the Mimic. A comprehensive and updated animatronics inventory and reproduced content from...

Dive into an interactive retelling of one of the most popular Five Nights at Freddy's stories, and the basis for an all-new video game Into the Pit! You, the reader, are Oswald, and after using the ball pit at Jeff’s Pizza to travel back in time to 1985, you've brought a sadistic animatronic back into the present. Can you escape?...

Pete lashes out at his younger brother in the wake of his parent's divorce, falling prey to a gruesome curse. Years of frustration with his family culminate in a loathsome vacation for Bob, who plots a sinister prank to frighten his wife and kids. And, forever desperate to prove his worth to his arrogant brother and distant father, Toby chases...

What do you wish for most? It's a question that Oswald, Sarah, and Oscar think they know the answer to. Oswald wishes his summer wasn't so boring, Sarah wishes to be beautiful, and Oscar wishes to get his hands on the mechanical toy that's out of stock all over town. But in the twisted world of Five Nights at Freddy's,...

Expecto Patronum! Call on the Patronuses of 11 major Harry Potter characters with this officially licensed collectible set. SPECIFICATIONS: 3-inch projector features 11 Patronuses from the Harry Potter films and projects them across a 5-foot distance. Bonus 12th projection of the Harry Potter logo also included. BONUS STICKER BOOK: Mini sticker book includes 22 full-colour stickers. PERFECT GIFT: A unique...

Featuring fresh insights from all eleven studio albums—from Taylor Swift to The Tortured Poets Department—Taylor Swift: Album by Album mines her life, lyrics, and music like nothing else before it. This book also features several chapters on all the Taylor's Version albums released to date, with panel discussions from noted Swift scholars accompanied by vibrant photography that captures Swift in...

New friends, new lands, and all-new Pokémon: Return to one of the greatest adventures! Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon X and Y video games! All your favourite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga! X was a Pokémon Trainer child prodigy. But now he's depressed and hides in his room...

The excitement continues. Complete your Pokémon Adventures collection! This 7-volume box set concludes the FireRed & LeafGreen and Emerald story arcs of the Pokémon Adventures manga series. Box Set Includes: Pokémon Adventures Volumes 23-29 Collectible Poster The FireRed & LeafGreen arc starts off with Green about to meet her long-lost parents, but they are sucked into a vortex created by...

Revenge of the Sith takes on new life in a classic style. This retelling of the beloved Star Wars story in the enduring meter of Shakespeare is sure to delight fans of the Bard and the Force both! Experience the story of Revenge of the Sith all over again, now with all the drama and prestige of Shakespearean theatre! Stunning...

Adventures inspired by the best-selling video games. Violet Lang calls himself the Prince of Speed and races across the Paldea region in search of the Herba Mystica that will give his Pokémon the ultimate speed. Scarlet Koito is a Treasure Hunter in search of the Treasures of Ruin. Together they are Scarlet and Violet, and ready to take on new...

Get ready for your next match and celebrate the excitement of Quidditch™ with this Harry Potter: Quidditch Gift Set. This deluxe gift set features a deluxe Quidditch journal to record all your thoughts and game strategies, a Golden Snitch pen, a magnetic page clip, a sticky notepad, a Quidditch World Cup collectible poster, a sticker sheet, a set of five...

This kit contains all you need to make and gift your very own chocolate wands! Create some magic of your own in the kitchen with this easy-to-use chocolate wand kit. Made of high-quality, food-safe silicone, the included flexible mold is easy to use and contains unique wells to make eight different wands from the Harry Potter film franchise. Also included...

Continuing an all-new interactive book series from Insight Editions and inspired by the events seen in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, this book is a charming journey through key moments from Harry’s very first visit to the most iconic shopping destination in the wizarding world: Diagon Alley! From Quality Quidditch Supplies to the vaults of Gringott’s Bank, and including...

Adventures inspired by the best-selling video games. Violet Lang calls himself the Prince of Speed and races across the Paldea region in search of the Herba Mystica that will give his Pokémon the ultimate speed. Scarlet Koito is a Treasure Hunter in search of the Treasures of Ruin. Together they are Scarlet and Violet, and ready to take on new...

The pirating adventures continue in this second collection of short stories featuring the women of One Piece! A second collection of illustrated prose stories highlighting colourful female characters from the One Piece pantheon. Empress Boa learns a little bit more about love, Tashigi confronts an existential crisis (and some nasty backwater pirates!), Reiju recalls her brother Sanji’s love of food,...

Jim Kay’s dazzling depiction of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world has won legions of fans since the first Illustrated Edition of the Harry Potter novels was published in hardback in 2015, becoming a bestseller around the world. This irresistible smaller-format paperback edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets perfectly pairs J.K. Rowling's storytelling genius with the enchantment of Jim...

Without the fortress, without the family, without a home... what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel! Spiraling out of the catastrophic events of Absolute Power, a new side of the DC Universe is born—the Absolute Universe! In a different, darker world, Kal-El landed in a remote Kansas field, the last survivor from an alien planet... but even before that...