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The madman's library : the strangest books, manuscripts and other literary curiosities from history / Edward Brooke-Hitching.
"The Madman's Library reveals the fascinating stories behind some of the strangest and most beautiful books ever created in a highly illustrated tour through an eccentric "library" of literary curiosities and wonders"-- Provided by publisher.
Brooke-Hitching has hunted 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, his book features many long forgotten, eccentric, and extraordinary volumes gathered from around the world. Spell books, alchemist scrolls, wearable books, edible books, books written by ghosts-- these and more come together in a captivating compendium perfect anyone intrigued by bizarre oddities, obscure history, and the macabre. -- adapted from jacket
Record details
- ISBN: 9781797207308
- ISBN: 179720730X
- Physical Description: 255 pages : color illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
- Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2021.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Originally published in Great Britain by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., 2020." -- title verso |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 246-247) and index. Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Books that aren't books -- Books made of flesh and blood -- Cryptic books -- Literary hoaxes -- Curious collections -- Works of the supernatural -- Religious oddities -- Curiosities of science -- Books of spectacular size -- Strange titles. |
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| Subject: | Books. Literary curiosa. Literature > Miscellanea. Books and reading. |
| Genre: | Trivia and miscellanea. Anecdotes. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Public Library | 809.002 BROO (Text) | 34455006935320 | Adult Nonfiction 1st FL | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Main Library | 809 (Text) | 33062009433443 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Main Library | 809 (Text) | 33062009448110 | Adult Nonfiction | On Display | - |
