This hardcover edition presents the first volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari’s global bestseller Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, recommended by figures like President Barack Obama and Bill Gates. It offers stunning full-color illustrations paired with clear, concise text designed to make Harari's groundbreaking ideas accessible to readers of all ages.
One hundred thousand years ago, Earth was home to at least six different species of humans. Today, only one remains—homo sapiens. What happened to the others, and what might happen to us?
In this first volume, Harari explores humankind’s creation and evolution, unraveling how biology and history have shaped us. He delves into the role humans have played in the global ecosystem and traces the rise of empires, challenging conventional beliefs and urging us to connect the past to contemporary issues.
With 256 pages of vibrant illustrations and simplified text covering the early sections of the original book, this adaptation serves as an engaging entry point to Harari’s thought-provoking work, inviting a fresh, wide-reaching audience to reflect on the story of humanity.
