Tomorrowland unveils first book in "The Great Library of Tomorrow" trilogy at Facts in Ghent
Tuesday, 1 October 2024 - During FACTS, the largest pop culture event in the Benelux, taking place on November 2 and 3 at Flanders Expo in Ghent, Tomorrowland will unveil the first book in its trilogy, The Great Library of Tomorrow, with a special appearance by author Rosalia Aguilar Solace. This new epic series merges music, fantasy, and pop culture in an unprecedented way, making FACTS the perfect venue for fantasy enthusiasts to discover this captivating world. For more information, visit facts.be.
FACTS & Tomorrowland: magical match
The Great Library of Tomorrow is the first installment in Tomorrowland’s fantasy trilogy, The Book of Wisdom. The story begins in a magical library that serves as a gateway to the many realms of Paperworld, Tomorrowland’s own universe. Authored by the enigmatic Rosalia Aguilar Solace, this series brings the fantasy world of Tomorrowland to life in literary form, exploring themes of adventure, friendship, and the power of unity. It’s a tale for dreamers, explorers, and all who believe in magic.
The deep connection between fantasy and Tomorrowland makes FACTS the perfect setting for the book's Belgian premiere. Each edition of FACTS revolves around a central theme, and this year, the organization has chosen The Great Library of Tomorrow as the guiding motif for its stages, decor, and communications.
Secret Signing Session
Since 1993, FACTS has been a haven for fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and comics, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to its 54,000-square-meter venue, filled with iconic actors, international comic artists, cosplay, and countless other activities. This makes it the ideal stage to launch a story that stretches the limits of imagination.
Over 45,000 visitors from around the world are expected to attend the 40th edition of FACTS in Ghent on November 2 and 3. Attendees will have the exclusive chance to explore the first part of the Tomorrowland trilogy in an interactive, magical environment and enjoy a secret signing session with author Rosalia Aguilar Solace.
Dutch Edition Published by Standaard Uitgeverij
After years of world-building and storytelling, Tomorrowland is now bringing its fictional universe from the festival grounds to bookstores worldwide. The new novel, The Great Library of Tomorrow, follows the success of previous festival titles.
The book will be released in mid-October in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with launches in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, France, and Poland following in November. The Dutch edition is published by Standaard Uitgeverij. With interest from numerous international publishers, additional translations of the series are expected soon.
Visitors to FACTS will have a rare opportunity to experience the stories in a magical setting and participate in a unique meet-and-greet with the elusive author, Rosalia Aguilar Solace.
To stay up to date with Rosalia's writing journey, visit https://www.thegreatlibraryoftomorrow.com/novels or follow her Instagram and Facebook @rosaliaaguilarsolace.
MORE ABOUT THE GREAT LIBRARY OF TOMORROW
The Great Library of Tomorrow is an epic fantasy that follows a group of heroes as they battle a sinister force bent on destroying the openness, love, and creativity that sustain their interconnected worlds.
For centuries, Helia has served as the Wise One of Hope for The Great Library of Tomorrow, a mystical archive that connects the many realms of Paperworld through magical portals, all governed by the Book of Wisdom. But even Helia's hope is challenged when she and her partner, Xavier, the Wise One of Truth, are attacked during a visit to Silvyra’s famed Rose Garden. Amid the destruction and chaos, they face a dark figure known as the Ash Man.
With the Rose Garden in ruins and its protector, a dragon, lost, Xavier sacrifices himself to ensure Helia’s escape so she can warn the other Wise Ones. However, when she returns to the library, she finds the Book of Wisdom—the ultimate guide for the Wise Ones—eerily silent. As the Ash Man grows stronger, Helia must race against time to uncover the origins of this enemy and find a way to stop him before it's too late.