Sapiens

The world bestseller "A Brief History of Humankind" as a graphic novel. Yuval Noah Harari has been the most successful nonfiction author in the world for several years. Over a million copies of his "Brief History of Humankind" have been sold in Germany. Now, the bestseller is being released in four parts as a graphic novel. The first part is "Sapiens: The Rise." Harari is even more accessible, more entertaining, yet just as intelligent and educational - a must-read not only for his fans.

Millions of years ago, humans were merely a relatively insignificant part of the animal kingdom. If the Earth had been a kingdom, other animals would have sat on the throne - perhaps lions or elephants. Today, humans possess powers that must make them seem like gods to other animals. How could a physically relatively weak ape rise to become the master of the world? And what did he have to do to subjugate the Earth? In "Sapiens," the graphic novel, Yuval Noah Harari himself appears. Together with his niece Zoe and others, he delves into this mystery. They explore the fate of the Neanderthals, watch the game show "Evolution," and follow the adventures of "Prehistoric Bill." Even before humans settled down, they were the kings of the world. This book shows how that came to be with a lot of wit, irresistible charm, and a plethora of quirky ideas. Those who have so far been able to resist the allure of Harari's books will now capitulate. Even more accessible, even more entertaining, yet just as intelligent and educational.