The Subtle Art of Folding Space

Weston Wei's imaginative hardback cover plays with geometry, gastronomy and narrative layers.

Commissioned by Tor Books and written by Nebula and Hugo Award-winner John Chu, Weston's artwork cleverly visualises the novel’s blend of high-concept science fiction and intimate emotional stakes through a towering arrangement of dim sum baskets – each layer revealing a new scene or universe.

With vibrant hues, precise linework and a striking composition that suggests infinite recursion, the image perfectly complements Chu’s narrative of culinary precision, identity, and quantum manipulation.

This inventive artwork is a standout example of how illustrated covers can intrigue readers and elevate speculative storytelling.