Evolution: The Story of Life on Earth

October 3, 2010 in Biology, Books, Comics | 13 comments

I’ve mentioned the book I wrote with Kevin Cannon and Zander Cannon for Hill and Wang, right? Well, it looks like Evolution: The Story of Life on Earth is officially listed on Amazon for pre-order. Sweet. And since the Amazon entry features a picture of the cover AND I gave away promo Evolution comics at SPX this year, it must be OK for me to post an image of the cover. Right? I sure hope so ’cause here it comes. Drum roll, please….

TA-DAAAA!

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Best cover ever, in my opinion. It contains so many terrific little details that reward the curious eye. Max and Jack looked at it for a long time. I’m pretty sure Kevin and Zander are sick of hearing my sloppy praise of their work, but I promise this will be the last time. Until next time.

(It really is cool!)

  1. Greg Morrow’s avatar

    Greg Morrow on October 4, 2010 at 7:21 am

    Dude! I just pre-ordered that sucker.

  2. admin’s avatar

    admin on October 4, 2010 at 7:28 am

    Thanks, Greg!

    I was going to say Ka-ching! but realized that no cash register in the world makes that sound anymore. My sons only get the reference because we watch so many Looney Tunes (which are a rich source of vital visual and auditory cultural references).

  3. ZelKwin’s avatar

    ZelKwin on October 4, 2010 at 9:50 am

    This is just marvelous! I’ve go the book bookmarked for when I have funds, but in the meantime, is there any way this could be a poster?

  4. admin’s avatar

    admin on October 4, 2010 at 9:54 am

    This WOULD be a fantastic poster. I know that I want one. Kevin and Zander have a few posters they are proposing to the folks at Hill & Wang. As soon as I know anything, I’ll let you know.

  5. Ann-Christin’s avatar

    Ann-Christin on October 5, 2010 at 12:49 am

    This cover DOES look amazing!!!

  6. admin’s avatar

    admin on October 5, 2010 at 5:32 am

    Hi Ann-Chirstin! I agree with your assessment. This is truly a global cover, working just as well in English, auf Deutsch or any other language! Too bad this book wasn’t ready for our Evolution class last year. That would have been fun.

  7. Ann-Christin’s avatar

    Ann-Christin on October 6, 2010 at 6:19 am

    Well that’s true but Sandwalk was pretty cool for that class as well.
    I gave it to one of my German friends who had been studying English and Biology with me in school. She said after she read Sandwalk Adventure,s she immediately remembered the basic of natural selection again. So GOOD WORK I guess!!!

  8. admin’s avatar

    admin on October 6, 2010 at 6:35 am

    Maybe I should teach the class using nothing but comics for readings? THAT would be a fun evolution class….

  9. Dave Van Domelen’s avatar

    Dave Van Domelen on October 6, 2010 at 8:14 am

    I’ve added it to my Christmas want-list (although if I don’t end up getting it as a present, I’ll order it myself).

  10. admin’s avatar

    admin on October 6, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    Thanks, Dave! I think everybody should get this book for Christmas!

  11. Ann-Christin’s avatar

    Ann-Christin on October 7, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    yeah! and I should publish it in Germany so that we can get it for Christmas, too!!!

  12. admin’s avatar

    admin on October 7, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    Ooo. A German edition would be sweet!

  13. Ann-Christin’s avatar

    Ann-Christin on October 8, 2010 at 9:18 am

    That’s an idea… We would be business partners!