Jostein Gaarder

Jostein Gaarder was born in Oslo, Norway, in 1952. After teaching philosophy and the history of ideas in Bergen, he devoted himself to writing. His worldwide bestseller Sophie’s World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy was hailed as a masterpiece by critics and readers alike. He put a significant portion of his rights earnings toward establishing a foundation for sustainable environmental development.

Jostein Gaarder's Titles

Sophie’s World, Vol. 2: A Graphic History of Philosophy From Descartes to the Present Day

Sophie’s World, Vol. 2: A Graphic History of Philosophy

Sophie’s Worldthe internationally bestselling exploration of philosophy by Jostein Gaarderis reimagined in this graphic novel series that brings...


Sophie’s World, Vol. 1: A Graphic History of Philosophy From Socrates to Galileo

Sophie’s World, Vol. 1: A Graphic History of Philosophy

Sophie’s WorldJostein Gaarder’s internationally bestselling introduction to philosophyis reimagined here as an accessible, visually rich...