After Man: A Zoology of the Future

An in-depth look into future evolution patterns based on solid evolutionary science. This book is a must read for all afficionados of evolutionary biology. The detailed artwork is a treat to the eyes, as much as it is titillating to the intellect.

It's ashame that the drawings of how humans actually suppose to evolve in 50 million yrs that was in the Omni article written by Pamela W is not included in After man. I noticed there is a newer edition of the book 2015 and the author has 2 out of print sequels too, so I assumed it might be in there until I realised it isn't. They only appear in the Omni article and it's ashame that the remastered edition doesn't include the most important interesting drawings. I noticed "The tic" isn't in there along with the scavenging animal that has a dead hybrid on its back due to inept Scientists (somewhat worded differently by Pamela) when I contacted the author about this via his website, he rudely ignored it on 2 occasions as he thinks I haven't read the book proper when I know it isn't in the book. He also doesn't care and is more concerned with who I am. Ridiculous considering its a public domain email address advertised on his website. Due to this, the book is one star. When the author is as unbothered to consider using the meme "Speculative possibilities" over "Science Fiction" I can't see me be bothered either.

My son wanted this for his birthday present. Item arrived quickly and well protected. Let's just say...it was in very good condition when he got it. Now, pages are literally worn away on the corners with turning the pages.! This is not a complaint about the condition of the book, just shows how much he has enjoyed reading it. On the autistic spectrum, very honest about his opinion on things,and 13 years old. I asked him what he would say to anyone looking to buy this book. His answer" everyone should read this, it makes you think about where we are all going. Take from that what you will😊😊

As a fan of both After Man (possible future mammals etc) and The New Dinosaurs (present day, 'modern' dinosaurs), I expected better image reproduction and layout in the Kindle.What I have are fuzzy low-resolution pictures - in some cases, the plates have been chopped up into pieces of three.In the books, a plate may take up a page. I want the same of the e-book. There are details in those pictures.An e-comic does better than this. I am not refunding my e-book. I AM expecting the publishers to provide a quality update at some point soon to provide a fitting tribute to Mr Dixon's work.

Not only is this a fascinating bestiary of animals that do not (yet) exist, it's also a fantastic primer on the basics of ecological niches and evolutionary development. A seminal work in the field of fantastical or alternative history (or in this case future) animals, it is unreservedly recommended as a work of art, fiction and basic science reading.

If you are into Biology, Ecology, Paleontology you should enjoy this book. It's a fantasy book, but based on true facts.