Part of the Kingdom of Florida Series

Images from Films That Never Existed:

Words & Pictures Inspired by the Award-Winning Kingdom of Florida Novels

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Written by: Taylor Thomas Smythe

Release Date: March 13, 2023

  • Nothing you see in this book is real except the magic it creates.

    These pages display stills and stories from a series of films that do not actually exist. The imagery was created using artificial intelligence in conjunction with real human digital wizardry and art skills. Experience the mesmerizing and magical fake nostalgia of Kingdom of Florida.

    Enter the Kingdom in this first-of-its-kind coffee table art book featuring photoreal scenes from fake 1980s fantasy adventure films, all created using advanced AI technology combined with modern graphic design software. This surreal interpretation of Taylor Thomas Smythe's first four Kingdom of Florida novels is an essential companion to the award-winning middle-grade fantasy series.

  • Taylor Thomas Smythe was born and raised in South Florida and finds inspiration all around him. His passion is to inspire others through imaginative and innovative stories. He has been writing creatively for the majority of his life, transitioning to books with his award-winning debut novel in the Kingdom of Florida series: The Golden Alligator. Other creative works include songwriting, producing a full one-act musical, editing and writing sketch-comedy for seven seasons of a student comedy show, and acting as founder and creative director for The Prime Floridian (a small West Palm Beach-based design brand). He has also co-written a full-length stage play. Smythe is a graphic designer and a long-time resident of West Palm Beach, Florida.

  • Stay tuned for more!


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