In 2008, C.M. Kosemen released a free PDF of his speculative evolution novel All Tomorrows: A Billion-Year Chronicle of the Myriad Species and Varying Fortunes of Man. Now, after gaining popularity in 2021, All Tomorrows will finally be getting a printed edition—a must-have for fans of speculative evolution and body horror books.

What Is Speculative Evolution?

Speculative evolution is a science fiction subgenre that focuses on the possibilities of evolution. A well-known modern example would be the world of James Cameron’s Avatar (2009). For the movie, his team incorporated evolutionary biology, paleontology, and ecology to create alien lifeforms rooted in scientific facts.

You might have also heard of Dougal Dixon, author and artist of After Man: A Zoology of the Future (1981). Alongside works by Olaf Stapledon (Last and First Men [1930] and Star Maker [1937]) and Douglas Barlowe (Expedition [1990] and God’s Demon [2007]). Dixon’s After Man explored the future evolution of animals following the extinction of humanity, while Stapledon’s Last and First Men took a broader cosmic perspective, chronicling the rise and fall of multiple human species over millions of years.

Kosemen was inspired by these iconic artists to create his work of speculative fiction. Starting as just some drawings in his sketchbook. Then into a full story covering the evolution of the many horrific human species, who have been genetically modified by the Qu. All Tomorrows has been listened to over 14 million times in audiobook form. And, “has been described as the ‘most important palaeoart book of the last four decades.’” Marking a new dawn for speculative evolution books.

How I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream Helped All Tomorrows Go Viral

Back in 2021, when lockdowns had people stuck indoors, consuming more online media, many people including me had developed a bad habit of doom-scrolling on TikTok. That is how I first discovered All Tomorrows, but before that, however, I was shown a video about Harlan Ellison’s short story I Have No Mouth And I Must Scream. A speculative science fiction story about an AI supercomputer taking over the world.

The “Hate Speach.”, a popular clip of dialogue from the short story, had been edited and used in many videos on TikTok. As a writer, it struck me with the poet’s analogies Ellison was able to come up with for hate. Painting a clear picture of this dark, grim science-fiction world. And surprisingly I loved it. I couldn’t stop watching it.

So I continued going down the rabbit hole. Finding videos now with the same audio but with creatures from a completely different story. Then I found another and another until I stumbled upon GRUGSTON’s All Tomorrows animation.

Hundreds of people started finding comfort in the strangeness of these human species, including the Lopsiders, who were altered by their environment to become completely asymmetrical creatures. The Modular People are designed to be able to rearrange their body parts at will. Each species showcases both the limitless creativity of evolutionary possibilities and the sheer cruelty of their imposed transformations. 

For a more in-depth look at the story and the species of All Tomorrows, check out Allia Luzong’s article, Sci-Fi and Biology Meet in All Tomorrows: A Terrifying Vision of the Future of Humanity.

The growing interest in body horror and existential dread in online spaces helped fuel the popularity of All Tomorrows. Discussions on Reddit, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitter further amplified its reach by pushing it out to people like me who fell in love with Ellison’s short story, turning Kosemen’s novel into a cult classic almost two decades after its initial release.

Why You Need To Buy This Book

All Tomorrows has never had a physical edition before. It was originally made freely available on the internet, which helped it gain widespread attention—unlike other speculative evolution works that require deep searches to find a copy. That’s why even with this new printed edition, the book will remain accessible online for free.

So why buy the physical version? 

1. The new edition includes exclusive content and never-before-seen artwork. 
2. It’s only $39 plus shipping to get your hardback copy signed by Kosemen.
3. And having a physical copy ensures that readers can appreciate the intricate details of his illustrations.

Where to Buy the Printed Edition of All Tomorrows

For those who have followed the book’s journey from an obscure internet oddity to a widely recognized masterpiece, this printed edition is a testament to its enduring appeal. It is a celebration of speculative evolution, science fiction, and the limitless power of imagination. 

Pre-orders for All Tomorrows are now live on Unbound’s website. Don’t miss your chance to own this landmark edition before it sells out!