{"product_id":"the-madmans-library-the-strangest-books-manuscripts-and-other-literary-curiosities-from-history-hardcover","title":"The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities from History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdward Brooke-Hitching\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis fascinating and bizarre collection compiles the most unusual, obscure books from the far reaches of the human imagination throughout history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe Phantom Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Sky Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e comes a unique and beautifully illustrated journey through the history of literature. \u003ci\u003eThe Madman's Library\u003c\/i\u003e delves into its darkest territories to hunt down the oddest books and manuscripts ever written, uncovering the intriguing stories behind their creation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Madman's Library\u003c\/i\u003e features many long forgotten, eccentric, and extraordinary volumes gathered from around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBooks 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- 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.\u003cbr\u003e- DISCOVER SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE: \u003ci\u003eThe Madman's Library\u003c\/i\u003e will let you in on the secret and obscure histories of the strangest books ever made.\u003cbr\u003e- 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Phantom Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e or ancient pathways through the stars in \u003ci\u003eThe Sky Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdward Brooke-Hitching is the author of beautifully illustrated non-fiction titles, such as \u003ci\u003eThe Phantom Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Sky Atlas\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.8 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 06, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52915086328124,"sku":"9781797207308","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7265\/1324\/files\/UXNwaUFTSnowdVhnN3ZOV2xwRjd0UT09.webp?v=1774357899","url":"https:\/\/barginbooks.co\/products\/the-madmans-library-the-strangest-books-manuscripts-and-other-literary-curiosities-from-history-hardcover","provider":"Books Fare ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}