Sapiens. The story of the birth of humanity. Volume 1

You are holding in your hands the first volume of the epic, beautifully illustrated graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's world bestseller "Sapient Man: A Brief History of Humankind", 16 million copies of which have been sold in 60 countries around the world. This graphic series is a radical and incredibly fascinating retelling of human history. Generously seasoned with wit, humor and vivid characters, it will captivate even those who are not usually interested in science and history. In a world filled to the brim with informational confusion, clarity is power. How can you grasp the whole picture without getting confused in an endless series of small details? There is only one way - to step back to see the truly grand canvas: the history of the human species. Sapiens in comics is the story of an unremarkable ape who became the ruler of planet Earth, able to split atoms, fly to the moon and manipulate the genetic code of life. With Yuval Noah Harari as your guide and characters like Prehistoric Bill, Dr. Fantasy, and Detective Lopez, you'll take a walk through a wild part of history. The graphic format offers the reader a new intellectual and artistic exploration of the past: human evolution is recreated in the form of a raucous reality TV show; the first clash between Sapiens and Neanderthals is explored using outstanding works of modern art; the extinction of mammoths and saber-toothed tigers is retold as a "movie detective." If you're curious about why we're so drawn to dreams of long-dead people, this book is perfect for you.