NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hungry Minds, the independent publisher and creative studio behind the bestselling, viral encyclopedia, The Book: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Civilization and award-winning graphic novel, The Last Book: The Diary of the Last Earthling, is back with its third, highly-anticipated flagship book: The Black Book: The Ultimate Guide to Alternative Inventions. Written by best-selling, Pulitzer-nominated author and podcast host Noah Charney, The Black Book is a creative encyclopedia and handmade coffee table book that highlights over 180 inventions. It will become available in the U.S. and Canada for online purchase starting August 14, 2026.
The Hungry Minds team believes there are two kinds of inventions. The first changes the world. The second tries to. The Black Book is devoted to the second. The creation of The Black Book began five years ago while gathering content for The Book. Hungry Minds came across hundreds of inventions that were genius, curious, or surprising, but unfortunately, never became part of everyday life. Thus, the goal became to shed some light on these inventions and create The Black Book: The Ultimate Guide to Alternative Inventions That Never Made History (one of the first working titles.)
Known for launching one of the best-selling books in Kickstarter history with over $2 million raised in 2021, Hungry Minds has done it again with over half a million dollars raised on Kickstarter for The Black Book. Kickstarter backers will rejoice upon opening the hardcover of The Black Book and seeing their names immortalized forever, as promised.
Media are invited to meet Noah Charney and the co-founders of Hungry Minds, Seva, Artur and Timur in New York City, at the upcoming launch event for The Black Book on August 20th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at G-Gallery in Soho. If you would like to be added to the media list or be one of the first to receive a copy of The Black Book for review, please contact danielle@hungryminds.com.
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