The Madman's Library: The Greatest Curiosities of Literature Hardcover – 1 Oct. 2020

Enjoyed book

The book was an instinct buy. Saw few pics and read the back cover. I could not be more enthusiastic about it. It kept me hours glued to my chair just looking at the beautiful pics inside. I have not had the chance to read more than 20pages (randomly) but I found so many interesting facts and stories! A must have for any book lover, not only the quirky/creepy/spooky ones.Definitely a little treasure that will sits just fine in your library.

The illustrations alone are worth the price of this book and would grace a much more expensive volume. Add to that hundreds of facts and stories about books and its the book lovers dream book. You can dip it anywhere that takes your fancy and keep you absorbed for hours...

not reviewing the content. The book is just stunning, from the binding to the colour plates. Fabulous value for money.

I bought this to use in an essay for my Masters degree, but actually turned out to be a pretty fun book to read through.If you're interested in funky and unusual literature throughout history and different cultures, you'll love this.

I read a review of this book in an Oldie Magazine and bought a copy on impulse. It is well written and beatifully illustrated. Obviously the result of years of research and it was well worth it.The facts throughout the book are facinating, I cannot recommend it more highly in fact I have now bought a second copy to give as a Christmas Present to a friend of ours.Best value for money I have ever spent.

Love this book. Its full of art, social, mystical, historical intrigue. Very good book as a gift for creative types. Beautiful produced and unusual.

There is just so much in this book to fascinate, interest, and enthral you. Filled with beautiful illustrations, it is a truly wonderful book and one you will want to dip in and and out of. A must for all book lovers.