Simon Whistler is a British YouTuber, podcaster, and educational creator known for diving into humanity’s most ambitious engineering achievements.
Through channels like Megaprojects, Today I Found Out, and Brain Blaze, he inspires millions with deep research, clear storytelling, and a love for big, world-shaping ideas.
When Simon discovered The Book, it resonated immediately with his passion for understanding how our world works and how we could rebuild it from scratch. That’s why he decided to highlight it to his audience.
TOP 2 in Kickstarter history
400k+ copies sold to curious minds of the planet Earth
A global bestseller
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The Book
The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Civilization Select The Book language
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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, Spanish, Italian, French and Japanese languages. If we notice a rising demand for other languages, we will promptly work on providing them.
What type of paper are the books printed on?
The Book is printed on high-quality paper using offset printing.
How can I expedite order shipping? Do you offer express shipping or anything similar?
Yes, we provide express delivery within the United States. You may select express delivery at checkout.
What is the ISBN?
978-0-578-37745-2
What are the dimensions?
Weight: 4.96lb / 2.25 kg
Size: 9.0 x 2.0 x 13.4 in / 23 x 4.9 x 34 cm
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833 reviews
TOP 2 in Kickstarter history
400k+ 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.
