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Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1

The Birth of Humankind
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Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1 offers a vivid exploration of human history, tracing the development of Homo sapiens from the Stone Age to the birth of agriculture. Through engaging illustrations and narrative, it examines how cognitive and agricultural revolutions shaped societies and cultures. With its unique format, this book provides an accessible look at the forces that have influenced human evolution and societal changes.
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Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1

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The first volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's global phenomenon and smash Sunday Times #1 bestseller, with gorgeous full-colour illustrations and a beautiful package - the perfect gift for the curious beings in your life.

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.

Series: SAPIENS: A GRAPHIC HISTORY

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Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1, co-authored by Yuval Noah Harari and David Vandermeulen, has been praised as a wonderful graphic novel. Reviews highlight its smart and funny approach to human history, with beautifully rendered illustrations that enhance the storytelling. The adaptation is described as accessible and engaging, bringing the complex story of human evolution to a broader audience in an imaginative and entertaining format.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787332812

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Jonathan Cape Ltd

Illustration: Fully illustrated in colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Daniel Casanave

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 212.0mm

Height: 283.0mm

Weight: 1278g

Pages: 248

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About the Author

Prof Yuval Noah Harari has a PhD in History from the University of Oxford and now lectures at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, specialising in World History. Sapiens- A Brief History of Humankind has become an international phenomenon attracting a legion of fans from Bill Gates and Barack Obama to Chris Evans and Jarvis Cocker, and is published in sixty languages worldwide. It was a Sunday Times Number One bestseller and was in the Top Ten for over nine months in paperback. His follow-up to Sapiens, Homo Deus- A Brief History of Tomorrow was also a Top Ten Bestseller and was described by the Guardian as 'even more readable, even more important, than his excellent Sapiens'. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, was a Number One Bestseller and was described by Bill Gates as 'fascinating' and 'crucial'. Harari worked closely with renowned comics illustrator Daniel Casanave and co-writer David Vandermeulen to create his latest book, an adaptation of his first bestseller, Sapiens Graphic Novel- Volume 1.

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