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Last And First Men
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Last And First Men
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Olaf Stapledon
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| Series | S.F. Masterworks |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:336 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 134 |
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| Category/Genre | Science fiction |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781857988062
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.912 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Orion Publishing Co
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| Imprint |
Gollancz
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| Publication Date |
10 June 1999 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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
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