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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)
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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.
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