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TOP 2 in Kickstarter history
300k+ copies sold to curious minds of the planet Earth
A global bestseller
The Book
The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Civilization
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300k+ books sold worldwide
Have you ever imagined visiting the past with full knowledge of modern information and technology? If you told people from the Middle Ages or Ancient Egypt about a telephone, a car, or electricity, they would take you for a deity or a superhero. But do you actually know how these things work?
Crafted entirely by hand, with each illustration painstakingly designed by talented artists and every fact rigorously verified by scientists and experts, creating The Book consumed over 5,000 hours. A beautiful encyclopedia of incredible inventions and discoveries throughout human history.
Where can I track my book delivery?
You can track your book's delivery progress using the tracking page on our website. Input your tracking code to access the information.
Are other language options available?
For now, you can enjoy it in English, German and Italian languages. If we notice a rising demand for other languages, we will promptly work on providing them.
How can I expedite order shipping? Do you offer express shipping or anything similar?
We don’t offer any type of express shipping or anything similar, yet you are more than welcome to reach out to support@hungryminds.com and ask our team to prioritize your order in the queue!
What is the ISBN?
978-0-578-37745-2
What are the dimensions?
Weight: 4.96lb / 2.25 kg
Size: 9.3 x 2 x 13.6 inches / 23.7 x 4.9 x 34.6 cm
Order Processing
All orders are processed within 5 business days. We do not ship orders on weekends or national holidays. Once the order is placed, we can only make changes before it’s entered in our processing system, which is usually within one hour of placing an order.
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Tracking information will be emailed to you as soon as the package ships. If you don’t have your tracking number within 5 business days after the order was placed, please contact us at support@hungryminds.com with your order number.
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TOP 2 in Kickstarter history
300k+ copies sold to curious minds of the planet Earth
A global bestseller
This book is
a modern artifact
The Book is a hand-illustrated guide to the discoveries, inventions, and social systems that have propelled our species forward. It is a celebration of human creativity and achievement, brought to you by artists, writers, researchers, and other makers of things, to be touched, shared, and passed from one hungry mind to another.
The Book
The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Civilization
Our team of experts spent more than 5000 hours painstakingly bringing the best in human innovation into one jaw-dropping hardcover book.
The puzzle
Octopolis
This puzzle invites you to embark on an enthralling journey through the vast multiverse of The Book. Piece together the puzzle and uncover the breathtaking illustrations hand-drawn by Lev Kaplan. And as a grand finale, complete the puzzle with a collectible minted coin.
The Puzzle Octopolis
Mysterious and intriguing world filled with allusions from The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization. The breathtaking illustration by Lev Kaplan invites you to piece together the puzzle and uncover them all. Embark on an enthralling journey through the vast multiverse of The Book and endeavor to spot every nod to the Ultimate Guide!
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Behind the scenes where luxury begins
The Book is made to satisfy your curiosity, widen the horizons of your mind, act as a source on inspiration and teleport you from world to world.
Every Detail Counts
Everything in The Book is thoughtfully crafted to make it a pleasure to hold, from the cover to the illustrations on the last page. Built with careful attention to detail, it will satisfy both your curiosity and your fingertips.
Meticulously Crafted
Every line, symbol, and carving on this cover is carefully made to draw you in even more. Nothing here is by chance, every little thing gives you a hint about the atmosphere inside.
It All Starts With a Sketch
Our illustrations begin where imagination dares to be first. Each page begins with a pencil sketch: one line, one idea, one invention at a time. What you hold in your hands is not just an illustration on paper, but a journey that starts with a single sketch and grows into an entire universe for you to explore.
