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The Phantom Atlas

The Greatest Myths, Lies and Blunders on Maps

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

Discover the mysteries within ancient maps — Where exploration and mythology meetThis richly illustrated book collects and explores the colorful histories behind a striking range of real antique maps that are all in some way a little too good to be true.Mysteries within ancient maps: The Phantom Atlas is a guide to the world not as it is, but as it was imagined to be. It's a world of ghost islands ... Read more

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Discover the mysteries within ancient maps — Where exploration and mythology meetThis richly illustrated book collects and explores the colorful histories behind a striking range of real antique maps that are all in some way a little too good to be true.Mysteries within ancient maps: The Phantom Atlas is a guide to the world not as it is, but as it was imagined to be. It's a world of ghost islands
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The Madman's Library

The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities from History

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

This fascinating and bizarre collection compiles the most unusual, obscure books from the far reaches of the human imagination throughout history.From the author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers The Phantom Atlas and The Sky Atlas comes a unique and beautifully illustrated journey through the history of literature. The Madman's Library delves into its darkest territories to hunt down the ... Read more

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This fascinating and bizarre collection compiles the most unusual, obscure books from the far reaches of the human imagination throughout history.From the author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers The Phantom Atlas and The Sky Atlas comes a unique and beautifully illustrated journey through the history of literature. The Madman's Library delves into its darkest territories to hunt down the
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The Most Interesting Book in the World

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

Drawn from a lifetime’s search for the weird and the wonderful, The Most Interesting Book in The World is a miscellany of things too strange to be true, yet somehow are.Written by a former BBC QI Elf turned bestselling author, this remarkable treasury of tales and trivia will whisk you on a jaw-dropping journey through time and space, stopping off to marvel at only the obscure, the startling and ... Read more

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Drawn from a lifetime’s search for the weird and the wonderful, The Most Interesting Book in The World is a miscellany of things too strange to be true, yet somehow are.Written by a former BBC QI Elf turned bestselling author, this remarkable treasury of tales and trivia will whisk you on a jaw-dropping journey through time and space, stopping off to marvel at only the obscure, the startling and
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The Madman's Gallery

The Strangest Paintings, Sculptures and Other Curiosities from the History of Art

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

Brought to light from the depths of libraries, museums, dealers, and galleries around the world, these forgotten artistic treasures include portraits of oddballs such as the British explorer with a penchant for riding crocodiles, and the Italian monk who levitated so often he's recognized as the patron saint of airplane passengers. Discover impossible medieval land yachts, floating churches, and ... Read more

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Brought to light from the depths of libraries, museums, dealers, and galleries around the world, these forgotten artistic treasures include portraits of oddballs such as the British explorer with a penchant for riding crocodiles, and the Italian monk who levitated so often he's recognized as the patron saint of airplane passengers. Discover impossible medieval land yachts, floating churches, and
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The Madman's Orchestra

The Greatest Curiosities from the History of Music

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the strangest areas of music from around the world, from the author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers The Phantom Atlas**,** The Madman’s Library**, and** The Devil’s Atlas**.**Join author Edward Brooke-Hitching on a backstage tour of the most surprising and eccentric stories in the history of music. From the musical secrets of prehistoric mo... ... Read more

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A beautifully illustrated exploration of the strangest areas of music from around the world, from the author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers The Phantom Atlas**,** The Madman’s Library**, and** The Devil’s Atlas**.**Join author Edward Brooke-Hitching on a backstage tour of the most surprising and eccentric stories in the history of music. From the musical secrets of prehistoric mo...
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Fox Tossing

And Other Forgotten and Dangerous Sports, Pastimes, and Games

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

Have you ever wondered what people did for fun throughout history? Edward Brooke-Hitching began to wonder the same thing while flipping through an eighteenth-century German book on hunting, and found a bygone sport in which German nobles launched foxes into the air. This random discovery of a game that slipped through the mainstream historical cracks led him to wonder: how many other sports have ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered what people did for fun throughout history? Edward Brooke-Hitching began to wonder the same thing while flipping through an eighteenth-century German book on hunting, and found a bygone sport in which German nobles launched foxes into the air. This random discovery of a game that slipped through the mainstream historical cracks led him to wonder: how many other sports have
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The Golden Atlas

The Greatest Explorations, Quests and Discoveries on Maps

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

'Stunning...divine' Stephen Fry‘A fabulous book, good enough to eat with a spoon! Marvellous’ John Lloyd, creator of QI‘Perfect for the armchair adventurer historian, this is a rich visual exploration of some of the most beautiful charts ever created’ National Geographic'Introduces us to a whole different way of looking at maps. Great illustrations, most engaging - the author is just a mine of ... Read more

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'Stunning...divine' Stephen Fry‘A fabulous book, good enough to eat with a spoon! Marvellous’ John Lloyd, creator of QI‘Perfect for the armchair adventurer historian, this is a rich visual exploration of some of the most beautiful charts ever created’ National Geographic'Introduces us to a whole different way of looking at maps. Great illustrations, most engaging - the author is just a mine of
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What's the Weirdest Thing About Animals?

The wildly wacky and seriously shareable new series!

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

Illustrated by Jez Tuya ...

Think you know everything there is to know about our world's weird and wonderful animals?Well think again.From bottom-breathing turtles to fish that live in trees, set off with Edward Brooke-Hitching on a fact-packed safari to discover the strangest, silliest and down-right weirdest things our planet's amazing animals has to offer.Written by former QI elf and author extraordinaire, the first book ... Read more

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Think you know everything there is to know about our world's weird and wonderful animals?Well think again.From bottom-breathing turtles to fish that live in trees, set off with Edward Brooke-Hitching on a fact-packed safari to discover the strangest, silliest and down-right weirdest things our planet's amazing animals has to offer.Written by former QI elf and author extraordinaire, the first book
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Love; A Curious History

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

From the author of the critically acclaimed The Phantom Atlas and The Madman’s Library (Sunday Times Literature Book of the Year) comes a magnificent new illustrated work. From prehistoric carvings and ancient Egyptian statues, to medieval spell books and Victorian code-writing, this unique collection gathers a wealth of curious objects and surprising stories to trace the story of love through the ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

From the author of the critically acclaimed The Phantom Atlas and The Madman’s Library (Sunday Times Literature Book of the Year) comes a magnificent new illustrated work. From prehistoric carvings and ancient Egyptian statues, to medieval spell books and Victorian code-writing, this unique collection gathers a wealth of curious objects and surprising stories to trace the story of love through the
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The Sky Atlas

The Greatest Maps, Myths, and Discoveries of the Universe

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

The Sky Atlas unveils some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created during humankind's quest to map the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography—a glorious art often overlooked by modern map books—as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogs, antique instruments, and other curiosities.This is ... Read more

$22.99 CAD

The Sky Atlas unveils some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created during humankind's quest to map the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography—a glorious art often overlooked by modern map books—as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogs, antique instruments, and other curiosities.This is
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The Crackpot Compendium

A mind-boggling and fascinating A-Z of history's most eccentric thinkers

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

‘This brilliant compendium of oddities, flawed geniuses and sheer lunatics is the latest book from Edward Brooke-Hitching… In a world in which AI is subsuming original human thought, these crazy stories are a refreshing relief.’ – Country Life'It is an utterly delightful book which gives a wonderful tour through the innovative, the impressive and the downright deranged. I loved reading it' – ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

‘This brilliant compendium of oddities, flawed geniuses and sheer lunatics is the latest book from Edward Brooke-Hitching… In a world in which AI is subsuming original human thought, these crazy stories are a refreshing relief.’ – Country Life'It is an utterly delightful book which gives a wonderful tour through the innovative, the impressive and the downright deranged. I loved reading it' –
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What's the Weirdest Thing About the World?

by Edward Brooke-Hitching ...

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Bloomsbury presents What's the Weirdest Thing About the World? by Edward Brooke-Hitching, read by Louis Hill.“The world is fantastic and enormous. It’s colourful, beautiful, exciting. Sometimes it’s dangerous, and occasionally it’s disgusting. You already know all of this. But, did you know just how weird a place the world can be?”From Labrador-sized pearls to salt-and-vinegar-flavoured grass, set ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents What's the Weirdest Thing About the World? by Edward Brooke-Hitching, read by Louis Hill.“The world is fantastic and enormous. It’s colourful, beautiful, exciting. Sometimes it’s dangerous, and occasionally it’s disgusting. You already know all of this. But, did you know just how weird a place the world can be?”From Labrador-sized pearls to salt-and-vinegar-flavoured grass, set
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