Space 2047
A surreal sci-fi comedy universe about delivery drivers trapped inside endless space journeys, bizarre planets, malfunctioning technology, strange humour and the psychological effects of isolation.
Benjamin Arthur Robinson
British author, poet and creator of the surreal science-fiction universe Space 2047, a bizarre and darkly comic world of exhausted space delivery drivers, malfunctioning robots, strange galaxies, cosmic boredom, philosophical reflections and absurd intergalactic disasters.
Benjamin’s work blends science-fiction, humour, poetry, social commentary and surreal storytelling into long-form imaginative worlds filled with unusual characters, strange conversations, loneliness, reflection, absurdity and emotional depth.
Space 2047 is not merely a science-fiction story. It is a strange, surreal and occasionally deeply absurd universe, filled with loneliness, boredom, robots, strange galaxies, malfunctioning technology, ridiculous situations, strange dreams, cosmic humour and human beings trying to survive the endless silence of space.
Benjamin Arthur Robinson writes in a style that blends long-form surreal comedy, social commentary, philosophical reflection, exaggerated storytelling, poetic narration and strange observational humour. His writing moves between the ridiculous and the emotional, between the deeply reflective and the wildly absurd, often within the same paragraph.
In the galaxy of Hooareu, aboard the lonely spacecraft Are We There Yet?, the crew drift through endless journeys, strange planets, intergalactic shopping disasters, malfunctioning robots, bizarre conversations and the psychological effects of extreme cosmic boredom. In Space 2047, even a sandwich behind a radiator can become part of an intergalactic crisis.
The writing style behind the universe
Benjamin’s work combines the reflective emotional qualities found throughout his poetry collections with surreal comedic science-fiction storytelling. Across books such as Alas the Day, We Were Human Once and Hello, recurring themes emerge repeatedly: humanity, loneliness, suffering, compassion, absurdity, social breakdown, memory, hope, emotional struggle, peace, humour and survival.
His poetry often explores the emotional condition of humanity, social problems, mental wellbeing, loneliness, homelessness, war, inequality and the fragile nature of human relationships. Yet even when dealing with difficult subjects, there is often warmth, reflection, strange imagery and moments of unexpected humour woven throughout the writing.
Space 2047 takes many of those same themes and launches them violently into deep space, where exhausted delivery drivers, strange artificial intelligences, bizarre alien worlds and absurd intergalactic systems collide together in a universe where reality itself often feels exhausted.
Poetry & Reflection
Themes of humanity, compassion, peace, suffering, memory, mental wellbeing and social commentary appear throughout Benjamin’s poetry collections and influence the emotional tone of his fiction.
Absurd Comedy
Giant cosmic misunderstandings, robots behaving irrationally, impossible situations, surreal narration and exaggerated observations form the core identity of the Space 2047 universe.
The universe continues
The Space 2047 universe continues to expand through books, artwork, merchandise, experimental concepts, comic ideas, visual projects, humour, poetry and science-fiction world-building. The world combines British absurdism with futuristic cosmic storytelling, while also exploring the emotional condition of humanity itself.
Whether through poetry, science-fiction, humour, strange characters or philosophical reflections, Benjamin Arthur Robinson’s work attempts to explore the strange contradiction of humanity: that human beings are capable of compassion, absurdity, beauty, chaos, intelligence and complete ridiculousness all at the same time.