The Madman's Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts And Other

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 š  The Phantom Atlas š  and š  The Sky Atlas š  comes a unique and beautifully illustrated journey through the history of literature. š  The Madman's Library š  delves into its darkest territories to hunt 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, š  The Madman's Library š  features many long forgotten, eccentric, and extraordinary volumes gathered from around the world.