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.
The Orion Publishing Group is working with D&AD to find exciting new covers for selected Gollancz Space Opera books. This is one of those books. The designs will be chosen from work submitted by the most talented of today's art and design students. See the list of Gollancz Space Opera books included and find out how to enter the 2008 D&AD Global Student Awards