Last and First Men

Last and First Men is Stapledon’s history of humanity across two billion years and eighteen successive species, of which we are only the first and most primitive. Civilisations rise and fall in vast Hegelian cycles, even as later humanities reach forms we can barely conceive. Few science-fiction works have ever thought on this scale—genetically, telepathically, and geologically at once.

This special edition has been created with accessibility in mind. It features a fully adjustable coloured overlay system designed to support readers with Irlen Syndrome, dyslexia, or visual stress. By reducing visual strain and allowing each reader to customise their experience, this edition makes William Olaf Stapledon’s vast narrative more comfortable and enjoyable to read.

Rediscover the eighteen humanities and two billion years of Last and First Men in a format thoughtfully crafted to be more inclusive for all readers.