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Last And First Men

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Last And First Men
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Olaf Stapledon
SeriesS.F. Masterworks
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 134
Category/GenreScience fiction
ISBN/Barcode 9781857988062
ClassificationsDewey:823.912
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Imprint Gollancz
Publication Date 10 June 1999
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

One of the most extraordinary, imaginative and ambitious novels of the century: a history of the evolution of humankind over the next 2 billion years. Among all science fiction writers Olaf Stapledon stands alone for the sheer scope and ambition of his work. First published in 1930, Last and First Men is full of pioneering speculations about evolution, terraforming, genetic engineering and many other subjects.

Author Biography

SALES POINTS * #7 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written * 'This book changed my life ... His future scenarios still remain awe-inspiring' -- Arthur C. Clarke * 'His influence is probably second only to that of H.G. Wells' -- The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction