Archeofuturism 2.0

L'Archéofuturisme #2

by Guillaume Faye

In Archeofuturism , which became a cult classic in some circles, Guillaume Faye stipulated that the twenty-first century would not develop in line with the forecasts. We will soon live through — and it is already beginning — an explosive return of the archaic which will give the future the face of a dream — or of a nightmare, depending on one’s perspective. In this book, Faye presents his ideas in the form of a series of eleven stories showing the trajectory of Western civilisation: they begin in the summer of 1914, and they end long after your death. Archeofuturism 2.0 is a thrilling work of science fiction that will haunt your dreams and awaken your unspoken desires.

Genres: Nonfiction, Politics

187 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

French political scientist, writer and journalist.

Faye was on of the main theorists of the French movement the "Nouvelle Droite". He was a member of Alain de Benoist's organisation GRECE until he parted from the organisation in 1986.

In 1987 he withdrew from politics and worked as a DJ for the radiostation "Skyrock"

In 1998 he re-entered politics with a book comprising diverse essays.

Reviews

[Detroit Killer Bob · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable sci-fi tales that I’m not certain encapsulates the breadth of the philsopher’s previous work and genius, as was the intention with this fiction collection.

[Frederick Hammill · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sequels are never as good as the original. I’d give this less than 1 star if I could.

[Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reminds me very much of Last and First Me by Olaf Stapledon, except without the Marxist sympathies. Although not Marxist, Faye's vision of the future is still progressive in a sense, while also showing civilisational cycles like Stapledon's. Some good characters and interesting realities make this a fun read. The end gets a bit silly with the flying dolphins and stuff.