first smashwords edition december 30th , 2011 , for more information on stereo 2.0 , the artists who contributed to this book , and the tin universe please contact system*productions at billy.was.here @ gmail.com written/edited by brian c. williams 1st draft edit on original edition by robbin cochran cover artwork pencils and inks by john delmonte author photo by nancy collins tin universe logo by vinny bove part one chapter one long ago in the history of the planet earth things were much simpler .