This was a really interesting way to learn about the history behind certain inventions. I even saw a mention of my hometown, which was unexpected. I definitely learned some stuff, no idea if it will stick in my brain though as history was always my worst subject in school.

I would definitely recommend this if you love history or innovation or both.

I received an advance copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This was SO interesting with so many styles and stories to tell, I think it's a great way to get to know incredible and talented people in the world of graphic novels.

When I read the description, I became pretty excited to read it because I enjoy graphic novel short stories. The description was curious, as I don't often hear of writing about technological failures in this way. These failures, however, tended to predict the future. Most were eventually made to work alternative ways, but they always imagined their inventions solving the world's problems. When, in reality, they only spurred the need for more, "better" things. Therefore, if no one could tell, it has been very fun and enjoyable learning more about the history of technology through the lens of a graphic novel. Each story uses a different style of artwork, which is really cool to see all the various ways a story can be told. Will definitely get this for our library.

What an interesting concept! If you’re interested in learning about the unsuccessful side of history, look no further than the graphic novel ‘Failure to Launch.’ From the cover image you would think that this was a fiction-based story maybe centered around robots or a teen of superheroes defeating robots, but you would be wrong (to an extent). I truly had no idea that these historical moments or failed inventions ever existed until now. School focuses on successful inventions because who doesn’t want to talk about the brilliance of the human mind when creating completely new things. To say that is was informative would be an understatement.’Failure to Launch’ is written and illustrated by a collection of different artists/writers, giving you quite a wide range of artistic styles.

As they often state, history is written by the winners. Not in the case of the graphic novel anthology, Failure to Launch. With stories of inventions that never came to be, technology that never got past the planning phase, and other such disasters, this collection of comics shows the educational and sometimes humorous side of failure.

I enjoyed the variety of art styles (if not always all of the stories). There is a little bit of something for everyone in this colorful grouping of comics.

Fun anthology about the ideas and inventions that never hit it big. When reading through these, it’s easy to see why! Funny, surprising, and interesting stories with varying art styles. I highly recommend it if you’re interested in some lesser known aspects of history and inventions. Thank you NetGalley and Letter Better Publishing for the arc.

History is often only told from the perspective of the "winners," or at least the successful, and so a majority of the inventions and dreams in this book were ones I'd not heard of before. Seeing them alongside a variety of art styles added up to an adventurous and sometimes amusing journey through ill-fated futures.

I didn't realize this would be an anthology, but I enjoyed that aspect. The pacing was well done, and I enjoyed the different art styles. The historical element of inventions was also quite fun. I did jump around a little based on interest and art style, but this is an anthology where you can do so with clarity. There wasn't the clearest separation between stories, especially due to varying lengths (some separated with a stylistic page, whereas some begin on the next page). Still, the difference in art styles was helpful. My favorite was To Be Believed to Be Seen, for the art style and storytelling.