Two Clownstronauts - Their Odyssey

Hi, my name is Igor Narovski. I am a clownstronaut, adventurer, and a poet.

I`ve been on the space odyssey of two brave clowns who travel into a war zone. I wrote a book about our odyssey. It is a unique record of such a journey.

The reader is transported through the magical metaphor of space travel, into the poetic and playful imagination of the clowns. They attempt to offer mutual aid and humanity to a nation (Ukraine) that is being systematically dehumanized by its oppressor (Russia). As we enter the war zone with the clowns, we see it, not as darkness and horror, but through a lens of imagination, color, and hope.

The reader will experience firsthand the power of play in transforming traumatic experiences. Rediscover the value of meeting the world with empathy, humor, and love. This book will appeal to those with an interest in the transformative power of the arts, theatre and clowning as well as those with an interest in the psychology of play and trauma. This compelling account is of life in Lviv, Ukraine, just 5 months after the outbreak of a world-changing, heartbreaking war.

Austin Macauley Publishers, who are a perfect fit for my book, are ready to publish “The Pretzels Space Odyssey” and distribute it across the UK and USA.

And yet, there is a crack in this story. Austin Macauley Publishers cannot offer me a non-contributory contract. Because I am a new author, I represent a commercial risk. As a result, The Space Odyssey is in great danger of continuing its orbit of Earth in Outer Space and not making a safe landing in its readers` hands and hearts…it seems that solid ground is just a step away and yet this step is impossible for me to take alone.

Somehow, this step is ours to take together.

Please help me to land The Space Odyssey safely on Earth where it belongs and become part of this incredible journey with me!

In the words of Austin Macauley Publishers;

“Having read all the reports and taken note of the Editor`s opinion we can confidently state that your work was found to be a strong and moving novel. The chronicling of your experiences and quest to bring joy and happiness to a war-torn country evokes a strong sense of empathy in the reader. The transformative nature and power of the arts are evident in the text, combining harrowing truth with a science fiction twist. The Board was keen to comment on the poignancy of the work, and how you tackled a deeply personal subject with dignity and skill. Overall, the Board was impressed with your authorial voice and feels it will be an excellent addition to the current catalogue with a definite place in the current market. The assured writing style, the honesty, and the humor, with which you detail your experiences make this story one that will resonate with readers, particularly those who are facing similar difficulties elsewhere in the world”.