The History of Information

A non-fiction read in a category of its own: Incredibly ambitious and masterfully delivered…Haughton’s graphic illustrations distil complex topics into understandable concepts. This is a meaty read with so much to get one’s teeth into, it’s a great pick for anyone more interested in fact than fiction.

The i Paper

A must-read for adults, children and young people trying to process the constant bombardment of online information. This is a beautifully designed book that charts technological progress through the centuries. It explains the way that communication shapes our view of the world, from the inception of language through to mass communication, propaganda and AI. I’m completely in awe of it.

Patrice Lawrence, the I Paper

Beautiful, informative and quietly revolutionary

Just Imagine

I highly recommend The History of Information by Chris Haughton, one of the best non-fiction books I've ever read...an outstanding book by an award winning Irish author and illustrator.

Sarah Webb, The Irish Times

This ambitious book is as dense and complex as it is captivating and accessible.

Inis

This mind-expanding nonfiction book for 9+ examines the history of information-sharing via cave art, oral storytelling, print, postal networks, propaganda and computing, with Haughton’s characteristic graphic artwork effortlessly distilling complex concepts. An exciting, ambitious departure from an author best known for classic picture books.

Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian