{"product_id":"the-madmans-library-the-strangest-books-manuscripts-and-other-literary-curiosities-from-history","title":"The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities from History","description":"\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\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Madman's Library\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e delves into its darkest territories to hunt down the oddest books and manuscripts ever written, uncovering the intriguing stories behind their creation. \u003c\/p\u003e\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. 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, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Madman's Library\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMUST-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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDISCOVER SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Madman's Library\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e will let you in on the secret and obscure histories of the strangest books ever made. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEXPERT 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibliophiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterature enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors intrigued by bizarre oddities, obscure history, and the macabre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 179720730X\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781797207308\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Brooke-Hitching, Edward\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Apr 2021)","offer_id":46081568276677,"sku":"9781797207308","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781797207308.jpg?v=1776047306","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/the-madmans-library-the-strangest-books-manuscripts-and-other-literary-curiosities-from-history","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}