Sapiens: A Graphic History books in order

Sapiens: A Graphic History adapts Yuval Noah Harari's bestselling Sapiens into a multi-volume graphic novel series illustrated by David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Sapiens, Volume 1: The Birth of Humankind 2020 Yuval Noah Harari Buy
2 Sapiens: Der Aufstieg 2020 Yuval Noah Harari N/A
3 Sapiens: Os Pilares da Civilização 2011 Yuval Noah Harari N/A
4 Sapiens, Volume 2: The Pillars of Civilization 2021 Yuval Noah Harari Buy
5 Sapiens, Vol. 3 2024 Yuval Noah Harari N/A
6 Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 3 - The Masters of History 2024 Yuval Noah Harari Buy

Sapiens: A Graphic History takes the core ideas from Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens and presents them through illustrations by David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave. The series began in 2020 with Volume 1: The Birth of Humankind, which covers the earliest chapters of human evolution and the cognitive revolution.

Subsequent volumes tackle the agricultural revolution and the rise of civilizations. Volume 3, released in 2024, addresses the masters of history and how small groups came to control large populations. The graphic format introduces fictional characters and visual humor to make Harari’s arguments accessible to readers who prefer comics or want a lighter entry point into the subject matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Sapiens: A Graphic History series?

There are six books in the Sapiens: A Graphic History series, published between 2011 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Sapiens: A Graphic History series?

The first book in the Sapiens: A Graphic History series is Sapiens, Volume 1: The Birth of Humankind, published in 2020.

How does the graphic novel version differ from the original Sapiens book?

The graphic novel adaptation retells the ideas from Sapiens using illustrations, humor, and fictional characters to guide readers through the material. It covers the same themes but in a more visual and accessible format spread across multiple volumes.

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