This September, inventor and designer Steve Mushin invites readers to imagine a wilder, greener future with ULTRAWILD: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth. Hitting shelves September 9, 2025 from Graphic Universe™, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, we’ve got an exclusive preview to share with you! The oversized book is packed with outrageous, scientifically grounded inventions aimed at transforming urban landscapes and tackling climate change head-on—with a heavy dose of humor along the way.
Mushin’s mission is as bold as it is playful: “To make leaps of innovation we have to explore ideas that initially seem preposterous,” he explains. “Even as we’re bombarded by headlines about the destruction of nature, massive rewilding projects are rebuilding ecosystems faster than most people believe is possible. And I decided to invent whatever it takes to rewild every city on earth.”
Inside ULTRAWILD, Mushin unleashes his imagination, dreaming up inventions like habitat-printing robot birds, sewer submarines that clean waterways, and compost cannons powerful enough to launch seed bombs half a mile. Alongside sketches and experiments, he collaborates with scientists and engineers to explore biomaterials, studies ecosystems, and crafts a detailed—and surprisingly practical—vision of how rewilded cities could thrive in the future.
More than just a collection of wild ideas, the book brings STEM concepts to life for kids, teens, and curious adults alike, weaving together physics, biology, and design with a sense of fun and possibility.
Check out the preview below.
“ULTRAWILD is a tour de force of extreme problem-solving for kids and teens—and anyone else who loves big ideas,” says Sean Tulien, editorial director of Graphic Universe. “It’s a fascinating introduction to the concept of ‘rewilding,’ presented as an extreme STEM resource overflowing with inventions, diagrams, maps, and Steve Mushin’s infectious personality. This oversized book practically demands to be displayed, flipped through, and worn down with dog-eared pages. If you’ve got a kid with a big imagination—or are one yourself—you’ll want to dive into this fearless adventure.”
ULTRAWILD: An Audacious Plan for Rewilding Every City on Earth arrives in bookstores on September 9, 2025 from Graphic Universe™, Lerner Publishing Group’s celebrated imprint for bold graphic works.
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