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.
Record details
- ISBN: 179720730X
- ISBN: 9781797207308
- Physical Description: 255 pages : 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"--Colophon.
- 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 -- Cryptic books -- Literary hoaxes -- Curious collections -- Works of the supernatural -- Religious oddities -- Curiosities of science -- Books of spectacular size -- Strange titles.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Books and reading.
Literary curiosa.
Literature > Miscellanea. - Genre:
- Anecdotes.
Trivia and miscellanea.
Available copies
- 11 of 12 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Brown Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George H. & Laura E. Brown Library | 809.022 Bro (Text) | 30308101270297 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
