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The Evolution Man: Or How I Ate My Father by Roy Lewis (Paperback, 1994)
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Author: Roy Lewis. Title: Evolution Man. Type: Paperback. Format: Paperback. Item Width: 15mm. Language: English. Release Date: 30/08/1994. Country/Region of Manufacture: US.
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Here is a typical Stone Age family, reimagined by Roy Lewis in this hilarious novel as characters in some glittering drawing-room comedy. Father, who has a scientific turn of mind, has just discovered fire. Mother makes sure the children finish supper, even when the plat du jour is toad. Uncle Vanya thinks that the species has been flirting with disaster ever since it began to chip flint into tools. While little Alexander has gotten himself in deep trouble by making the first cave painting: artists are always so misunderstood. Long out of print, The Evolution Man would make Charles Darwin turn over in his grave. Lewis has written a witty, intelligent satire of the lives of our remote ancestors, complete with highly revisionist accounts of everything from the origins of courtship to the staples of Pleistocene cuisine. It's the funniest thing to happen to prehistory since Raquel Welch donned a fur bikini in One Million B.C.Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House USA INC International Concepts
ISBN-139780679750093
eBay Product ID (ePID)91385571
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Book TitleThe Evolution Man: or How I Ate My Father
AuthorRoy Lewis
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicBooks
Publication Year1994
Number of Pages224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height203mm
Item Width132mm
Item Weight193g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorRoy Lewis
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
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- 17 Jan, 2018
From homo erectus to homo sapiens in one generation
An excellent book for all ages written with humour about the changes necessary to become human. The central character - a contemplative homo erectus - leads his family group into humanity. The back story covers the changes necessary for this "upgrade": controlling fire, securing a safe home, living in groups, protection from attackers, etc. Makes you realise how far we've come.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Jan, 2021
Side splitting dry wit. A classic gem.
One of the funniest things I have read. First recommended by Terry Pratchett (God rest him) on the radio many years ago. Now buying it for a friend who appreciates dry wit and humor. A classic gem, simple but deep insight into the human condition set in our earliest days.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Apr, 2025
Interesting book, very enjoyable. Reason...
Interesting book, very enjoyable. Reasonable condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Jun, 2020
Evolution of Man, as recommended by Sir Terry Pratchett
This came very highly recommended by Sir Terry Pratchett. Need I say more?Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 May, 2016
Bought on a recommendation from the great Sir Terry Parachett
Engaging, funny and different, Roy Lewis has written a clever take on one, individual prehistoric man. Loved the cover and feel of the book too (I'm a bit nerdy like that). Influenced the most terribly-missed Sir Terry and you can see why.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
