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.
Note: Appropriate for children under 18 years old. The book set includes a sealed envelope with additional 18+ content related to intimate technologies.
Why we picked it
Karel
Aptly named, The Book describes the most significant processes, mechanisms, and materials ever invented and how they've contributed to progress. It goes beyond words and features hand-drawn, beautiful illustrations as well.