Viral on Social Media: 'The Incredible History of People Who Believed in the End of the World' to be Released May 22
Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release 'The Incredible History of People Who Believed in the End of the World' by Tom Phillips on May 22. The book provides a humorous look at the history of humanity's obsession with apocalyptic prophecies and the people who believed in them.
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Kawade Shobo Shinsha announces the release of 'The Incredible History of People Who Believed in the End of the World,' written by Tom Phillips and translated by Nobuko Teranishi (retail price including tax: 2,970 yen), on May 22, 2026.
A Human History Obsessed with 'The End of the World'
The concept of 'apocalypse' encompasses various images, including the Last Judgment, Armageddon, the Second Coming of Christ, cults, nuclear war, alien invasions, and pandemics. This book explores these themes, documenting historical prophecies and the lives of those who fell under their spell.
Historically, none of these prophecies have ever come true. Yet, humans repeatedly cling to the belief in an impending end and follow prophets. The book delves into why this happens, incorporating modern perspectives on issues like nuclear war, AI, and climate change, while sharing obscure historical anecdotes rarely taught in schools.
The author, Tom Phillips, is a London-based journalist and humorist. Known for the Japanese bestseller 'The History of 'Major Failures' of Megaton Class,' he is highly regarded for his ability to weave humor into archaeological and anthropological research. The Japanese edition has already garnered significant attention on social media ahead of its launch.
A Human History Obsessed with 'The End of the World'
The concept of 'apocalypse' encompasses various images, including the Last Judgment, Armageddon, the Second Coming of Christ, cults, nuclear war, alien invasions, and pandemics. This book explores these themes, documenting historical prophecies and the lives of those who fell under their spell.
Historically, none of these prophecies have ever come true. Yet, humans repeatedly cling to the belief in an impending end and follow prophets. The book delves into why this happens, incorporating modern perspectives on issues like nuclear war, AI, and climate change, while sharing obscure historical anecdotes rarely taught in schools.
The author, Tom Phillips, is a London-based journalist and humorist. Known for the Japanese bestseller 'The History of 'Major Failures' of Megaton Class,' he is highly regarded for his ability to weave humor into archaeological and anthropological research. The Japanese edition has already garnered significant attention on social media ahead of its launch.
FAQ
『世界の破滅を信じた人たちのとんでもない世界史』の著者は誰ですか？
ジャーナリスト兼ユーモア作家のトム・フィリップスです。過去に『メガトン級「大失敗」の世界史』などを執筆しています。
この本の発売日はいつですか？
2026年5月22日に発売されます。
本書ではどのような内容が取り上げられていますか？
最後の審判、カルト教団、パンデミック、核戦争など、太古以来人類が抱いてきた「世界の終わり」に対する予言や、それらを取り巻く人々の逸話が紹介されています。
価格はいくらですか？
税込定価2,970円です。
電子書籍版は発売されますか？
はい、2026年7月以降に発売予定です。