“The Real Aftermath” is a bold reexamination of science fiction in the wake of COVID-19, expertly edited by Riccardo Retez. This collection dismantles and redefines the genre’s boundaries, revealing its urgent role in confronting real-world crises. A necessary read for understanding the power of speculative narratives in a transformed social and media context.

Prof. Matteo Bittanti

IULM University, Milan, Italy

Blurring the lines between speculative fiction and reality, this insightful anthology edited by Riccardo Retez examines how the global crisis of COVID-19 forever changed the way we create and interpret science fiction, from dystopian games to post-pandemic literature, offering new perspectives on survival, extinction, and global uncertainty.

Prof. Francesco Toniolo

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy