The madman's library : the strangest books, manuscripts and other literary curiosities from history
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Brooke-Hitching, Edward,
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San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2021.
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Published
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2021.
Format
Book
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255 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Street Date
2106
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"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.
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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

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Brooke-Hitching, E. (2021). The madman's library: the strangest books, manuscripts and other literary curiosities from history . Chronicle Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Brooke-Hitching, Edward. 2021. The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities From History. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Brooke-Hitching, Edward. The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities From History San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2021.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Brooke-Hitching, E. (2021). The madman's library: the strangest books, manuscripts and other literary curiosities from history. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Brooke-Hitching, Edward. The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities From History Chronicle Books, 2021.

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