SAPIENS: A GRAPHIC HISTORY
#1 - Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1
One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one-homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?
In this first volume of the full-colour illustrated adaptation of his groundbreaking book, renowned historian Yuval Harari tells the story of humankind's creation and evolution, exploring the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human". From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens challenges us to reconsider accepted beliefs, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and view specific events within the context of larger ideas.
Featuring 256 pages of full-colour illustrations and easy-to-understand text covering the first part of the full-length original edition, this adaptation of the mind-expanding book furthers the ongoing conversation as it introduces Harari's ideas to a wider new readership.
#2 - Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 2
When nomadic Homo sapiens settled to live in one place, they started working harder and harder. But why didn't they get a better life in return?
In The Pillars of Civilization, Yuval Noah Harari and his companions including Prof. Saraswati and Dr. Fiction travel the length and breadth of human history to investigate how the Agricultural Revolution changed society forever. Discover how wheat took over the world, how war, famine, disease and inequality became a part of the human condition, and why we might only have ourselves to blame.
Adapted from Yuval Noah Harari's bestselling phenomenon Sapiens, this graphic history is a radical, witty and colourful retelling of the story of humankind.
Praise for Sapiens:
‘I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who's interested in the history and future of our species’ Bill Gates
‘Interesting and provocative . . . It gives you a sense of how briefly we’ve been on this Earth’ Barack Obama
#3 - Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 3
Sometimes history seems like a laundry list of malevolent monarchs, pompous presidents and dastardly dictators. But are they really the ones in the driving seat? Sapiens: A Graphic History – The Masters of History takes us on an immersive and hilarious ride through the human past to discover the forces that change our world, bring us together, and – just as often – tear us apart.
Grab a front-row seat to the greatest show on earth and explore the rise of money, religion and empire. Join our fabulous host Heroda Tush, as she wonders: which historical superhero will display the power to make civilisations rise and fall? Will Mr Random prove that luck and circumstance prevail? Will Lady Empire convince us of the irrefutable shaping force of conquerors? Or will Clashwoman beat them all to greatness by reminding us of the endless confrontations that seem to forever plague our species?
In this next volume of the bestselling graphic series, Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave continue to present the complicated story of humankind with wit, empathy and originality. Alongside the unlikely cast of new characters, we are rejoined by the familiar faces of Yuval, Zoe, Professor Saraswati, Bill and Cindy (now Romans), Skyman and Captain Dollar. As they travel through time, space and human drama in search of truth, it's impossible not to wonder: why can’t we all just get along?
This third instalment in the Sapiens: A Graphic History series is an engaging, insightful, and colourful retelling of the story of humankind for curious minds of all ages, and can be browsed through on its own or read in sequence with Volumes One and Two.
Praise for Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens:
'I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who's interested in the history and future of our species.' Bill Gates
'Interesting and provocative . . . It gives you a sense of how briefly we've been on this Earth' Barack Obama
'Jaw-dropping from the first word to the last . . . It may be the best book I've ever read' Chris Evans
'Contains a remarkable piece of information on almost every page and reminds us that we should be grateful to be human.' Matt Haig
'Sweeps the cobwebs out of your brain . . . Radiates power and clarity, making the world strange and new' Sunday Times 'Provocative and fascinating and opinionated...it makes the familiar seem unfamiliar. It altered how I view our species and our world.' Guardian
#4 - Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 4
Five hundred years ago, humankind made a startling discovery: our own collective ignorance. Determined to finally uncover the secrets of the universe, modern humans have learned how to control the world and how to produce more of everything. But did modernity make us any happier?
Sapiens: A Graphic History – The Age of Revolutions takes us on a riveting ride from the Scientific Revolution through the Industrial Revolution to the dawn of the AI Revolution. Along the way, we find out why the Roman Empire had the best army but no technological edge, how banks create money out of thin air, how clocks came to rule our lives, and why humans remain dissatisfied despite unprecedented abundance.
Join Skyman, Mx Computer and Death on the psychiatrist’s couch as they deal with humanity’s quest for omniscience and immortality. Follow the passionate affair between Lady Empire and Scientifik, as together they seek to conquer all the blank spaces on the map. And jump on board with Detective Lopez as she unravels a worldwide conspiracy to break the laws of biology.
In this thrilling conclusion to the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari’s bestselling Sapiens, humanity faces its most pressing challenge ever: figuring out how to control an alien intelligence. Will we succeed? Or will we become trapped inside the dreams of smart machines?
Brimming with wit, insight and inventive visuals, this final volume in the series reveals how humans became the irresponsible gods of Planet Earth, and how we can make wiser and more compassionate choices in future.