The Last Book

HUNGRY MINDS

Exquisite Coffee Table Book. A hybrid of cultural encyclopedia and personal journal The Last Book is a beautifully illustrated coffee table book blending storytelling, encyclopedic entries, and diary-style reflections.

Last Surviving Earthling. It follows Noah Kaplan, the last surviving Earthling, who escapes the destruction of Earth aboard an alien craft. Noah begins writing a record of everything humanity was. Its culture, achievements, absurdities, and beliefs. Part catharsis, part tribute, part time capsule, this is his way of preserving what it meant to be human.

Manual for Remembering Humanity. What makes humanity special? What did people on Earth think about, dream about, and believe in? To reflect these questions, we decided to make this book. It will gather all the important cultural artifacts that make us who we are, covering things that we truly value, what we can be proud of on a cosmic scale.

Built Like an Artifact. Weight in your hands, detail under your fingertips. The cover’s design speaks before a single page is turned, as if it were made to survive the end and be found again. Every fiber chosen with intent. A surface that speaks before you even begin to read.

Perfect Gift. For anyone who loves history, art, and big ideas. This beautifully crafted illustrated book captures what humanity values, dreams, and believes. A coffee table favorite they will keep coming back to, great for any occasion - as birthday or Christmas gifts.