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The madman's library : the strangest books, manuscripts and other literary curiosities from history Cover Image Book Book

The madman's library : the strangest books, manuscripts and other literary curiosities from history / Edward Brooke-Hitching.

Brooke-Hitching, Edward, (author.).

Summary:

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 book jacket.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781797207308
  • ISBN: 179720730X
  • Physical Description: 255 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
  • Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2021.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 246-247) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Books that aren't books -- Books made of flesh and blood -- Crypti -- Literary hoaxes -- Curious collections -- Works of the supernatural -- Religious oddities -- Curiosities of science -- Books of spectacular size -- Strange titles.
Original Version Note:
Originally published: Great Britain : Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., 2020.

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Subject: Literary curiosa.
Literature > Miscellanea.
Books and reading.
Genre: Trivia and miscellanea.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Baker County Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Baker County Library 809.002 .B872m 2020 (Text) 37814003373280 NON-FICTION Available -

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