"Covering one of the most influential developments in evolutionary computing, this book is a must read for experts in the field and newcomers alike. Its easily accessible style, combined with illustrative examples and software, provides a comprehensive overview of several decades of work that have married neural-based learning with evolutionary methods."

-Stephanie Forrest, Professor at Arizona State University

"This book is the one and only comprehensive overview of the field of neuroevolution. It is a superb reference and will undoubtedly long serve as the definitive practical and historical introduction to evolving neural networks."

-Ken Stanley, SVP at Lila Sciences