The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities from History

The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities from History - Hardcover

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The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities from History - Hardcover

The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities from History - Hardcover

by Edward Brooke-Hitching
$35.00
$35.00

Book Overview

This fascinating and bizarre collection compiles the most unusual, obscure books from the far reaches of the human imagination throughout history.

From the author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers The Phantom Atlas and The Sky Atlas comes a unique and beautifully illustrated journey through the history of literature. The Madman's Library delves into its darkest territories to hunt down the oddest books and manuscripts ever written, uncovering the intriguing stories behind their creation.

From the Qur'an written in the blood of Saddam Hussein, to the gorgeously decorated fifteenth-century lawsuit filed by the Devil against Jesus, to the most enormous book ever created, The Madman's Library features many long forgotten, eccentric, and extraordinary volumes gathered from around the world.

Books written in blood and books that kill, books of the insane and books that hoaxed the globe, books invisible to the naked eye and books so long they could destroy the Universe, books worn into battle and books of code and cypher whose secrets remain undiscovered. Spell books, alchemist scrolls, wearable books, edible books, books to summon demons, books written by ghosts, and more all come together in the most curiously strange library imaginable.

Featuring hundreds of remarkable images and packed with entertaining facts and stories to discover, The Madman's Library is a captivating compendium perfect for bibliophiles, literature enthusiasts, and collectors intrigued by bizarre oddities, obscure history, and the macabre.

- MUST-HAVE FOR BOOKLOVERS: Anyone who appreciates a good read will love delving into this weird world of books and adding this collection to their own bookshelf.
- DISCOVER SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE: The Madman's Library will let you in on the secret and obscure histories of the strangest books ever made.
- EXPERT AUTHOR: Edward Brooke-Hitching is the son of an antiquarian book dealer, a lifelong rare book collector, and a master of taking visual deep dives into unusual historical subjects, such as the maps of imaginary geography in The Phantom Atlas or ancient pathways through the stars in The Sky Atlas.
ISBN9781797207308
Author Edward Brooke-Hitching
PublisherChronicle Books
GenreEducation and Arts
FormatHardcover
PublishedApril 2021
LanguageENG- English
Pages256
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities from History - Hardcover

The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities from History - Hardcover

By Edward Brooke-Hitching

About Edward Brooke-Hitching

Edward Brooke-Hitching is the author of beautifully illustrated nonfiction titles such as The Phantom Atlas, The Sky Atlas, The Devil's Atlas, The Madman's Library, and The Madman's Gallery. A writer for the hit BBC television show QI and a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, he lives in a dusty heap of old books and maps in Berkshire, England.

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