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Madmans Library by Edward Brooke-Hitchin
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Madmans Library
- Publication Date
- 2021-04-06
- ISBN
- 179720730X
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10
179720730X
ISBN-13
9781797207308
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19050392992
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Publication Name
Madman's Library : the Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities from History
Language
English
Subject
Communication Studies, Curiosities & Wonders, Books & Reading
Publication Year
2021
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, Reference, Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
34.6 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.6 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2020-048130
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
Brooke-Hitching is a wry, likable ring master, threading his acts together with an arch, enjoyable erudition.and The Madman's Library , bursting at the seams, is really rather wonderful. - The Spectator (US), Brooke-Hitching is a wry, likable ring master, threading his acts together with an arch,?enjoyable erudition.and The Madman's Library , bursting at the seams, is really rather wonderful. - The Spectator (US), "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, "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, "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 Madman's Library is nothing short of spectacular." -- Fine Books Collections, "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, "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 Madman's Library is nothing short of spectacular."? - Fine Books Collections, "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 Madman's Library is nothing short of spectacular." - Fine Books Collections, Gift Guide selection "[Brooke-Hitching] spent a decade on the trail of the world's 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, "Brooke-Hitching is a wry, likable ring master, threading his acts together with an arch, enjoyable erudition...and The Madman's Library , bursting at the seams, is really rather wonderful." -- The Spectator (US)
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
002.09
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
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. 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 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 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 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 . Perfect for: Bibliophiles Literature enthusiasts Collectors intrigued by bizarre oddities, obscure history, and the macabre, Books that kill, Books written in blood, Books so long they could destroy the Universe, With extraordinary stories and lavish illustrations, The Madman's Library gathers together the strangest books and manuscripts from history in a uniquely bizarre and fascinating collection for curious book-lovers and students of the far reaches of the human imagination. Book jacket.
LC Classification Number
Z1021.B8 2021
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- a***a (83)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat price. Fast shipping. Well-protected. Arrived exactly as described, in good condition.
- n***n (2442)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat transaction! Received super fast!
- 3***p (382)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseCame ahead of time in EXCELLENT condition at a great price!!!~