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Cartoon History of the Universe Volumes 1-7 Paperback – September 10, 1990

by Larry Gonick (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 431 ratings
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An entertaining and informative illustrated guide  that makes world history accessible, appealing,  and funny.
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  1. Part of Series
    The Cartoon History of the Universe
  2. Print length
    368 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Crown
  5. Publication date
    September 10, 1990
  6. Reading age
    13 - 17 years
  7. Dimensions
    8.38 x 0.89 x 10.87 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    0385265204
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0385265201
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Customers find the book engaging and informative. They appreciate the unique visual style and creative illustrations. The writing is described as clear and easy to understand. Readers also mention that the comic book format is memorable.

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63 customers mention "Fun to read"63 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it informative and entertaining, with humor that helps them remember facts. The book is suitable for both adults and children, with simple language and humorous content that makes you laugh aloud.

"...And this is my favorite book from my favorite author. And used books from the 90's are cheap so you should buy it, too...." Read more

"Great teaching tool, makes history fun" Read more

"...The pictures were well done and the humor makes the factual material easier to remember...." Read more

"...is actually for any age reader who likes the idea of being amused with funny lines, as well as educated to a small degree about the history of the..." Read more

56 customers mention "History content"52 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the book's history content. They find it informative and entertaining, covering ancient history and the Middle East. The book is a great way to introduce history to kids and adults. Readers appreciate the simple language and engaging illustrations.

"...I've read it at least 5 times, and it covers ancient history, which is the Middle East and the Far East...." Read more

"Great teaching tool, makes history fun" Read more

"...Ideally this book should be a companion to serious textbooks on history...." Read more

"...if you are seeking an interesting and humorous approach to history illustrated with black and white drawings, you might want to check out this..." Read more

23 customers mention "Visual style"23 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's visual style. They find the illustrations amazing, creative, and well-done. The presentation is impressive and entertaining. The book is described as cool and interesting.

"...The pictures were well done and the humor makes the factual material easier to remember...." Read more

"...huge book was created in a 11 by 81/2 inch format with 360 pages of black and white drawings...." Read more

"...references of published history and research papers showing the fantastic effort and the extent of knowledge of the author...." Read more

"...I was so impressed about the presentation that I thought - why isn't there an animated version of this book (and the other volumes)?..." Read more

8 customers mention "Readable"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and easy to understand. They appreciate the writing, illustrations, and research.

"...Mr. Gonick knows how to teach serious material in a fun and easily understood way...." Read more

"I highly recommend this book. It's well written, it's occasionally funny and very readable...." Read more

"Love this book. Very informative and written in simple language. I had one years ago and ordered vol 1 and 2 to share with my goddaughters" Read more

"Great research, writing and illustration. Surprising depth into historical theory while still being funny and entertaining...." Read more

6 customers mention "Comic book format"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the comic book format. They find the humor and history engaging. Readers praise the entire Cartoon History series as a gem and love all the books in the series.

"...muscled super-heroes in tights for young readers in the US, this series is a gem. A class apart in style ... considering the content, especially...." Read more

"...IT WORKED. They're both avid history buffs, thanks to the entire Cartoon History series. (and know miles more than I do about history!)..." Read more

"It is so easy to catch up on history as it is presented as a comic book that I finished it while 'bathroom reading'...." Read more

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  • GG
    5.0 out of 5 stars On time & good condition
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
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    Glad to start reading right away.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2015
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    I have all of Larry Gonick's books (except for Calculus) and he's my favorite author from the 1990s. And this is my favorite book from my favorite author. And used books from the 90's are cheap so you should buy it, too. I used to read this when I was a kid, and uh, considering the nature of the Bible (plague, dead babies, nudity,) your kid shouldn't. I lost my copy to other family members when I became an adult so I had to pick it up again. Gonick covers a lot on the book of Kings from the Bible. Some of what's in the book of Kings is exactly what happened in ancient history, some of it is, well, uh, "not a primary reference for ancient history," but Gonick uses the Bible as part of ancient history.

    I've read it at least 5 times, and it covers ancient history, which is the Middle East and the Far East. There's one page dedicated to Ashurnasipal King of Assyria, whom I'm studying this year on YouTube in Fan of History's channel. Fan of History is spending over 100 hours pod-casting the neo-Assyrian Empire. And Larry Gonick spends 1 page. Is ancient history that vast, or is Larry Gonick ignoring the glory of the neo-Assyrian Empire? Spend hundreds of dollars on books written by Hittite scholars, ancient Assyrian scholars, ancient Chinese scholars, and get back to me, because I'm never going to answer that question. This book is the cheapest way of learning I can think of.
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  • AlaskaMarc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comic history of the world
    Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
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    Great teaching tool, makes history fun
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  • Carol Watkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and accessible but also packs a of lot of real history.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2005
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    I had originally bought this book for use in my waiting room. However, some of the sexual humor and the irreverant approach to religious figures meant that it was a "stay at home" book. (Don't tell the IRS)

    Now that the book is in its proper place, I should add that I enjoyed it immensely and went on to buy Volumes 2 and 3. (not on my office account though)The book starts with evolution of the earth and its creatures. The pictures were well done and the humor makes the factual material easier to remember.

    The bulk of the book deals with the history of the human race. The author does not confine himself to European civilization. Two of my children read all three volumes, and I did not have to hassle them to do it. How often does this happen with other history texts? I am hoping to use their interest in some of the historical topics to encourage them to read other books. Each section of the Cartoon History contains a reference section for those who desire further reading.

    Ideally this book should be a companion to serious textbooks on history. However, there are a lot of people who are unwilling and unable to absorb material from textbooks or lectures. People who are visual learners may be able to remember the pictures and the humor when they have trouble remembering college lecutres or long passages of text. I have recommended this and some other of the author's books to individuals who were having trouble with basic college classes.
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  • Joseph J. Truncale
    4.0 out of 5 stars An amusing approach to important developments in our universe illustrated with cartoons.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2013
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    I have always loved books of all kinds and this one seemed to be interesting because it was designed in a humorous cartoon format. At first you might get the impression that this volume was made for children. However, this unusual book is actually for any age reader who likes the idea of being amused with funny lines, as well as educated to a small degree about the history of the universe including our own little world. This book was a lot of fun to read.

    It begins with the "Big Bang" and moves from the organic soup to one cell creatures, right up to small animals, large animals, and finally man. It also covers various important times in our world's history. Even though some of the material seems a little silly; nevertheless, it is humorous enough to keep you turning the pages. This huge book was created in a 11 by 81/2 inch format with 360 pages of black and white drawings. I found that one of the most informative sections is at the end of the book where there are seven pages of recommended books to increase your knowledge about some of the material presented in this volume. This section alone is worth the price of the book.

    In conclusion, if you are seeking an interesting and humorous approach to history illustrated with black and white drawings, you might want to check out this book.

    Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Never Trust a Politician)
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  • JKR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gives a valuable overview of history
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023
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    I bought this book for the first time in 1990 after the first chapter being used as required reading for a science course in college. I can not recommend this book enough. It is an accessible and entertaining look at the history of earth. Great stuff and I was happy to get a new copy to share with my kids (my original copy was borrowed years ago and never returned).
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  • A. Datta
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read and a treasure trove of knowledge
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2013
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    Among the comic strips for little ones and the graphic books (which are not 'comics' ... nothing comical in or about these) about well muscled super-heroes in tights for young readers in the US, this series is a gem. A class apart in style ... considering the content, especially. Again, in a country where ignorance is celebrated and knowledge is shunned (in general ... exceptions are there, of course), an overview of the vast history of humankind, in a palatable, interesting and humorous form, is a gem unlooked-for. As one critic said (and quoted somewhere on the book cover), it is better than most (all?!) school text books. And considering a comic strip, it has veritable gold mine of references of published history and research papers showing the fantastic effort and the extent of knowledge of the author.
    I would say it's the best gift that can be given to a school-age boy or girl (and any adult on any day). At a time of unrest and intolerance as the one we live in especially, a book like this that shows the connections and varieties human civilizations on different parts of the globe is a fantastic first step that can help one appreciate the variety and common grounds of humans all over the mother earth.
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  • Caroline Rayssa Márcia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Elhor
    Reviewed in Brazil on October 20, 2019
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    O Melhor!
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  • Aliciab
    5.0 out of 5 stars hilarious and educational
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2019
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    I've always wanted to have it. It is funny and educational.
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  • Pterored
    5.0 out of 5 stars Divertente
    Reviewed in Italy on August 1, 2018
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    Nei limiti che gli sono connaturati, un libro divertente immagino frutto di una sintesi mostruosa dell’ampia bibliografia riportata alla fine.
    Consigliatissimo
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  • Dr G Shantakumar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quick history without opinions, still interesting.
    Reviewed in Singapore on March 13, 2020
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    Pure knowledge. Colour would have added more meaning to these sketches.
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  • Catherine J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars "I'd like you to read a few pages and tell me ...
    Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2015
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    Me: "I'd like you to read a few pages and tell me what you think." My daughter, "Aww! Is that history?" (sour face). All quiet in my 12-year old daughter's room for a time. Then I ask, 66 pages later, "how is it?" "Good!," she responds, the master of understatement (nothing is every better than "good"). My 12-year old reading history, now that's a big thumbs up.
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