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Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 1: The Birth of Humankind Kindle Edition
Yuval Noah Harari (Author) Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for this author |
The first volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's global phenomenon and smash SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLER. Featuring 256 pages of gorgeous full-colour illustrations and wrapped in a beautiful package.
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 adaptation of his ground-breaking 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 easy-to-understand text covering the first part of the original edition, this adaptation of the mind-expanding book furthers the ongoing conversation as it introduces Harari's ideas to a wider new readership.
'[A] wonderful graphic novel... Smart, funny and dipped deep in the reality of what we as a species are...' Big Issue *Books of the Year*
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherVintage Digital
- Publication date12 November 2020
- Reading age14 years and up
- File size105323 KB
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The best-selling book by Yuval Noah Harari has been beautifully adapted into a graphic novel just in time for Christmas. The story of humankind is told through the delicate illustrations, bringing science and history together to help us understand how Homo sapiens came to inhabit the Earth. -- Amy Barrett ― BBC Science Focus Magazine
In case there's any household in the nation that doesn't yet own a copy of Yuval Noah Harari's zillion-selling Sapiens...there's now a zippy new digest of the book in comics form... An imaginative and prankish gallop through human prehistory. ― Spectator
Fantastic... Even more approachable than the original book. -- Kathryn Gempf ― Chemistry World
Bringing that fascinating story of our collective history to life in an entirely new way... [Sapiens Graphic Novel is] action-packed... Brilliantly funny. -- Jenny Brewer ― It's Nice That
Lively, engaging... Transforms humanity's complex evolutionary story into something accessible enough for anyone to enjoy. ― BBC History Magazine
Shortly before the pandemic, I read Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. It's not an exaggeration to say I've thought of it every day since. -- Curtis Sittenfeld ― Guardian
[Sapiens] has been one of the most spectacular publishing successes of the past decade. -- Killian Fox ― Observer
Harari's out-of-the-box thinking is arguably his greatest strength... These theories are what moves history forward, and what makes the book so engaging for an astonishing number of people. -- Katherine Prentice ― Glasgow Guardian
Sapiens is an epic history of humankind, at once readable and wise and compelling and thought-provoking... A breath of fresh air. ― Bookmunch --This text refers to the hardcover edition.
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--This text refers to the hardcover edition.
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- ASIN : B08FR41GS8
- Publisher : Vintage Digital; 1st edition (12 November 2020)
- Language : English
- File size : 105323 KB
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- Print length : 248 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: 116,837 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the author

Prof. Yuval Noah Harari has a PhD in History from the University of Oxford and lectures at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, specializing in world history. His books have been translated into 65 languages, with 40 million copies sold worldwide. 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' (2014) looked deep into our past, 'Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow' (2016) considered far-future scenarios, and '21 Lessons for the 21st Century' (2018) zoomed in on the biggest questions of the present moment. 'Sapiens: A Graphic History' (launched in 2020) is a radical adaptation of 'Sapiens' into a graphic novel series, which Harari created and co-wrote in collaboration with comics artists David Vandermeulen (co-writer) and Daniel Casanave (illustrator).
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It is a little strange that the writer portraits himself in the comic book. So you are reading a story that someone is telling. Which in my head is a bit of a twister until you get used to it. If it is targeted to kids it probably would be easier to read if the comic book is just reflecting the story. I hope this makes sense. But I enjoyed the book and am waiting for the next issues.
Great for younger readers,makes light work of a sometime weary subject.
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I returned the book partially read. Science is meant to be objective, not used for political purposes. That's when it becomes ideology.


I found the claim that this is a "full colour illustrated adaption" of Sapiens confusing. This is not Sapiens plus colour illustrations. Rather, it is a comic-book version.
Some reviews complain that the comic illustrations are "woke". The important thing is that, at least in volume one, Harari's core insights have not been censored. I look forward to reading volume two when it becomes available.

Now, I should say that I do have mixed feelings about the author and his Sapiens and Homo Deus books. On the one hand they cover a super broad scope and combine thousands of years of human experience, history and knowledge. In a sense it is phenomenal how Mr Harari cleverly combines a readable account that crosses many disciplines in to a fantastic narrative, that is frankly very entertaining.
However, you first of all will have to digest the authors agenda, his thoughts on animal suffering, his view on where humanity is heading, his assertion that hunter gathers were happier ect.
And then there are many assertions that are presented as a fact like how the agricultural revolution was detrimental to human wellbeing, his statement that Neanderthals ceased to exist because modern humans had superior cognitive abilities. Nevertheless most comes without evidencing research, nor is it supported by historical facts. This given that these books are so popular is a little troubling to say the least. Thirdly, perhaps because these are concepts that generally interest me, there was very little in these books and in this graphic novel that I didn’t know about, or did not intuitively know.
So it’s a great piece of pop-non-fiction. However it also serves as a one of the best examples that as a reader you should be suspicious of pseudo history that covers a broad range of disciplines.


Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2021
Now, I should say that I do have mixed feelings about the author and his Sapiens and Homo Deus books. On the one hand they cover a super broad scope and combine thousands of years of human experience, history and knowledge. In a sense it is phenomenal how Mr Harari cleverly combines a readable account that crosses many disciplines in to a fantastic narrative, that is frankly very entertaining.
However, you first of all will have to digest the authors agenda, his thoughts on animal suffering, his view on where humanity is heading, his assertion that hunter gathers were happier ect.
And then there are many assertions that are presented as a fact like how the agricultural revolution was detrimental to human wellbeing, his statement that Neanderthals ceased to exist because modern humans had superior cognitive abilities. Nevertheless most comes without evidencing research, nor is it supported by historical facts. This given that these books are so popular is a little troubling to say the least. Thirdly, perhaps because these are concepts that generally interest me, there was very little in these books and in this graphic novel that I didn’t know about, or did not intuitively know.
So it’s a great piece of pop-non-fiction. However it also serves as a one of the best examples that as a reader you should be suspicious of pseudo history that covers a broad range of disciplines.








Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2020
