'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' by Yuval Noah Harari

Inspired by the brief for the 2024/25 Penguin Cover Design Award that celebrates 90 years of Penguin Book Design.

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A design inspired by the raw materials of human history. Muted sand tones meet terracotta red and deep charcoal to reflect the ancient roots of a species that constantly reinvents itself. Minimal, enduring, deeply human – just like the story it tells.