Title:
The madman's library : the strangest books, manuscripts and other literary curiosities from history
Author:
Publication Date:
2021
2020
Publication Information:
San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2021.
©2020
Physical Description:
255 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
ISBN:
9781797207308
Abstract:
"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.
General Note:
"Originally published in Great Britain by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd., 2020." -- title verso
Contents:
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.
Language:
English
