Inside The Maker
So, you want to learn more about your favorite story, The Maker? Pick the category you want to research from the list below and enjoy.
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Buildings |
From X-camp, to the Nest, to the SDC, The Maker has some remarkable structures and buildings. Learn more about them, and see original notes and drawings of these iconic places. |
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Characters |
Learn more about the central characters of The Maker, including Adrien, Addy, and Damien. |
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Locations |
The world's geography looks different in The Maker. Get a tour of the hot spots in global politics in 2332, and of the key buildings and sites from the story. |
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Original Notes |
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Secrets of The Maker |
Author Wes Moore has incorporated secret meanings and interesting double meanings into The Maker. See if you found any of these when you read the story. |
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Technology & Weapons |
An overview of the types of technology that appear in the story, from plasma rifles to scramjet engines to communications equipment. |
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Terms used in The Maker |
The Maker uses new terms like 'synthetic,' 'PAV,' and 'P-HUD.' What do they all mean? |
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Writing Process |
Wes is often asked about the process of writing The Maker. Where did the idea come from? How long did it take to write it? These questions and more answered here. |
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