Last and First Men

By: Olaf Stapledon

Narrated by: Stephen Greif

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.

©1930 Olaf Stapledon (P)2012 Audible Ltd

i never read anything like this book.

try it if you're ready for something extraordinary. nothing like it.
try it if you're ready for something extraordinary. nothing like it.

Superb and Timeless

A truly superb and timeless classic for readers of science fiction, or for anyone who often wonder or fantasize about the fate of humanity.

I believe Olaf Stapledon cemented himself as one of the greatest science fiction writers of the 20th century with this book. Despite a few details (primarily astrophysical in nature) being incorrect from our modern perspective, Stapledon still manages to suspend my disbelief and listen on with rapt attention as the 4 to 6 billion year old story of humanity unfolds as he imagined it.

very innovative and unique book

very innovative and unique book. not like anything else, and worth a read. my cat liked it too. Mr word count...

Wow

I really enjoyed this story. Starts quite slow but becomes amazing about a third of the way through. Highly recommended.

Simply Beautiful and Thought Provoking

This work of art provides a unique and thought provoking perspective to the heading of mankind. There is the unintentional element and fact that this book is described in the worlds of a man from the early 20th century and while this does stick out as a sore thumb to anyone living in the 21st century; it does provide a perspective of how communication and culture evolves through the ages and thus allows you to appreciate the final species of man even more. The well illustrated descriptions contained within the book allow you to vicariously live through the glory and tragedies of these fictional species while relating to the situation of the current state of affairs of mankind.
Succinctly put; this book is an excellent intellectual, philosophical and spiritual experience.