The Book is announced!

The Book is announced! 

Yes, I do mean my long-awaited book about Furahan wildlife; for me, this is not just a book, but 'The Book'. 

Before anyone becomes overexcited, let me start by saying that it is not available yet; you will probably have to wait until November to get your copy! 

The publishing process is advancing nicely and has now reached the stage where The Book is announced to booksellers. This means you can search for it on booksellers' websites, but it will not be mentioned in every country yet. Because Crowood Press, the publisher, is in the UK, UK sellers and sites are first to mention it. I recommend 'speculative biology furaha' as a search term to find it quickly. 

Mind you, the official price has not been settled yet, in spite of you may see! 

Here are the cover and accompanying text, with thanks to Dougal for the praise! 

 

Click to enlarge; copyright Gert van Dijk

"On the planet Furaha, Gert van Dijk creates a biosphere on a new world along with its solar system. Evolution on Furaha found solutions to life’s problems that remained unused on Earth. There are in-depth accounts of habitats where marshland mixotrophs use bioluminescence to catch animals, where four-sided radial cloakfishes swim in tropical waters and where tetrapters flitter through the air, using radial flight. With over 180 stunning illustrations, this is a book that all fans of science fiction, biology and science will enjoy, and that will inspire artists to think beyond the limitations of our own planet. 

 'Major works on speculative biology are rare but Furaha is a welcome addition to the genre and gives a well-considered account of life on another planet, along with stunning illustrations. This is a must-read book, which I heartily recommend.’ ~ Dougal Dixon The father of speculative zoology"