Sapiens GN (2020-2026 HarperCollins) A Graphic History comic books
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Published Oct 2020 by HarperCollins.
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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Birth of Humankind!"
Written by Yuval Noah Harari. Art by David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave.
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 full-color illustrated adaptation of his book, historian Yuval Harari tells the story of humankind's evolution, exploring the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human."
Sapiens challenges us to reconsider accepted beliefs, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and view specific events within the context of larger ideas.
Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color.
Cover price $25.99. -
Published Oct 2021 by HarperCollins.
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Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Pillars of Civilization!"
Written by Yuval Noah Harari. Art by David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave.
What if humanity's major woes-war, plague, famine and inequality-originated 12,000 years ago, when Homo sapiens converted from nomads to settlers, in pursuit of the fantasy of productivity and efficiency? What if by seeking to control plants and animals, humans ended up being controlled by kings, priests, and Kafkaesque bureaucracy?
Volume 2 of Sapiens: A Graphic History-The Pillars of Civilization explores a crucial chapter in human development: the Agricultural Revolution. This is the story of how wheat took over the world; how an unlikely marriage between a god and a bureaucrat created the first empires; and how war, plague, famine, and inequality became an intractable feature of the human condition.
Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 248 pages, full color.
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Published Oct 2024 by HarperCollins.
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Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Masters of History!" Written by Yuval Noah Harari. Art by David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave. Cover by Daniel Casanave. Translated by Adriana Hunter. 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 civilizations 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? Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.
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Issue #4-1ST
Published Nov 2026 by HarperCollins.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Age of Revolutions!" Written by Yuval Noah Harari. Art by David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave. Cover by Daniel Casanave. Translated by Adriana Hunter. Until 1500 AD, Homo sapiens were mostly satisfied with the medical, military, and economic powers they had achieved, preferring to spend their resources on preserving the existing social order, not breaking new ground. So, how did we go from medieval scrolls to modern computers? From the Santa Maria to the atomic bomb? From the earths surface to the moon? Turns out the key to jumpstarting the Scientific Revolution was one major discovery: ignorance. Admitting our ignorance led the pursuit of new knowledge, kicking off an endless cycle spurred by science, politics, and economics—a feedback loop that has brought us to the brink of a new sort of intelligence that might just supersede humanity as we know it.Volume 4 maps onto Part 4 of the original Sapiens book, and examines how a shift toward scientific thinking transformed human history starting in the 16th century and continuing into the future. This is when science overtook religion and philosophy as the dominant way of understanding the world—fueling imperialism, the Industrial Revolution, and the unraveling of old social structures. This volume also looks ahead, asking how breakthroughs like artificial intelligence might transform human consciousness and the future of our species. This final installment in the Sapiens: A Graphic History series delivers on the previous three installments, with an engaging, insightful, and colorful retelling of the story of humankind for curious minds of all ages. Once again, Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen, and Daniel Casanave present the complicated story of humankind with wit, empathy, and originality. The final volume can be browsed through on its own or read in sequence with Volumes One, Two, and Three. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.
