Madmans Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities

Description: Madmans Library by Edward Brooke-Hitching Examines the "strangest and most beautiful books ever created in a highly illustrated tour through an eccentric library of literary curiosities and wonders"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Madmans Library delves into its darkest territories to hunt down the oddest books and manuscripts ever written, uncovering the intriguing stories behind their creation. 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. From the Quran 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 Madmans Libraryfeatures many long-forgotten, eccentric, and extraordinary volumes gathered from around the world and features hundreds of remarkable images and entertaining facts and stories to discover. 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 Madmans 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. Perfect for: BibliophilesLiterature enthusiastsCollectors intrigued by bizarre oddities, obscure history, and the macabre Author Biography Edward Brooke-Hitching is the author of beautifully illustrated non-fiction titles, such as The Phantom Atlas and The Sky Atlas. A writer for the hit BBC television show QI and a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, Edward lives in a dusty heap of old books and maps in London. Review Gift Guide pick"Elegant and witty, and a real joy." - Whats OnGift Guide selection"[Brooke-Hitching] spent a decade on the trail of the worlds oddest books, from tomes written in bood and indecipherablre codes to those bound in human skin and everything in between. This sumptuously illustrated book about books will thrill any esoteric bibliophile in your life." -- Mental Floss"The Madmans Library, bursting at the seams, is really rather wonderful." -The Spectator (UK)"A must-have for any bibliomaniac. Over the course of this splendidly illustrated volume, Brooke-Hitching reviews the history of the book, investigating a variety of forms and a wide range of media but always emphasizing the extraordinary. "--BookPage"Brooke-Hitching is a wry, likable ring master, threading his acts together with an arch, enjoyable erudition...and The Madmans Library, bursting at the seams, is really rather wonderful."-- The Spectator (US)"Bursts with life--from its eye-catching dust jacket to its gorgeous endpapers to its vibrant illustrations throughout--and it delivers exactly what it promises: cryptic books, literary hoaxes, and all manner of bookish oddities. The Madmans Library is nothing short of spectacular." -- Fine Books Collections"Fantastic."-- Open Culture"Strikingly illustrated...beguiling"--The Washington Post"Viscerally delightful: get it for yourself, give it as a gift, keep it close by as a dopamine-boosting alternative to scrolling through your phone." --Vanity Fair Review Quote "The Madmans Library , bursting at the seams, is really rather wonderful." -The Spectator (UK) Details ISBN179720730X Short Title The Madmans Library Pages 256 Publisher Chronicle Books Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 179720730X ISBN-13 9781797207308 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2021-04-06 Subtitle The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities from History Imprint Chronicle Books Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Place of Publication San Francisco Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-04-06 NZ Release Date 2021-04-06 US Release Date 2021-04-06 UK Release Date 2021-04-06 DEWEY 809.002 Audience General Author Edward Brooke-Hitching We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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