The term All Tomorrows has become a cultural touchstone, evoking a profound sense of cosmic scale and evolutionary possibility. While the original work by C.M. Kosemen (writing as Nemo Ramjet) stands as a unique pillar of speculative fiction, its themes of transformation, horror, and the far future have resonated across multiple creative mediums. This exploration delves into the fascinating ecosystem of books and media that orbit the conceptual space of All Tomorrows, offering readers various pathways to experience similar awe and existential dread.
The Speculative Biology Duo: All Yesterdays and All Tomorrows
No discussion of this realm is complete without mentioning All Yesterdays: Unique and Speculative Views of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals. Co-authored by Kosemen, this book applies the same imaginative, evidence-based speculation to the prehistoric past that All Tomorrows applies to the future. It challenges conventional paleoart by envisioning dinosaurs with fleshy ornaments, unique behaviors, and in poses rarely depicted. Together, these works form the twin masterpieces of modern speculative biology, one looking back and one looking forward. For those captivated by the scientific creativity of All Tomorrows: The Myriad Species and Mixed Fortunes of Man, All Yesterdays is the essential companion piece.
Cosmic Horror and Artistic Nightmares
The cosmic horror and existential dread permeating All Tomorrows find a clear kinship with the works of H.P. Lovecraft. This connection is made visually stunning in H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu (Manga). The manga adaptation brings the iconic tale of cosmic dread to life with gripping artwork, capturing the same sense of humanity's insignificance that defines the Qu's genetic manipulations. Similarly, the biomechanical nightmares of the Star People's descendants echo the iconic art of H.R. Giger. HR Giger. 45th Ed. is a definitive art book that delves into the origins of the Alien aesthetic, providing a visual lexicon for the kind of body horror and synthetic fusion present in Kosemen's universe.
From Page to Game: All Tomorrows Zombies
The imaginative horrors of evolution can also fuel tabletop adventures. All Flesh Must be Eaten: All Tomorrows Zombies is an official supplement for the horror RPG All Flesh Must Be Eaten by Eden Studios. This book allows players and gamemasters to bring the terrifying, genetically engineered post-human species from All Tomorrows into their apocalyptic fiction campaigns. It’s a perfect example of how a rich speculative fiction concept can cross over into interactive storytelling, offering new layers of evolutionary horror for RPG enthusiasts.
Literary and Musical Echoes of "Tomorrow"
The phrase "All Tomorrows" itself has lyrical and literary resonance beyond speculative biology. William Gibson, the father of cyberpunk, concluded his Bridge Trilogy with All Tomorrow's Parties, a novel exploring a near-future of corporate control and technological saturation—a different kind of dystopian fiction. On the music front, All Tomorrow's Parties: The Velvet Underground Story provides the definitive music biography of the iconic 1960s band that shaped rock history and counterculture. Their song "All Tomorrow's Parties" embodies a melancholic, poetic view of the future that subtly complements the grander narrative scales explored elsewhere.
For readers seeking more intimate, emotional novel experiences, All the Tomorrows After presents a contemporary fiction family saga, while All Yesterday’s Papers offers a sequel in a photo-based series. These works show the versatility of the "tomorrow" theme, applying it to personal history and relationships.
A Universe of Ideas Waiting to Be Explored
From the hard biological fiction of the original All Tomorrows to the cosmic horror of Lovecraftian manga, the biomechanical art of Giger, and the apocalyptic fiction of zombie RPGs, the conceptual space is vast. Each related work—be it the paleontology book All Yesterdays, the graphic novel adaptation of Lovecraft, or the cyberpunk finale by Gibson—adds a new dimension to the core themes of change, time, and humanity's place in the cosmos. Whether you're a fan of deep speculative evolution, chilling horror, immersive art books, or compelling literary fiction, the extended universe of All Tomorrows offers a rich and multifaceted journey for every curious mind. Discover more connections and deep dives in our dedicated blog exploring this evolutionary sci-fi epic.