Bizarre Books
Bizarre Books by Russell Ash, published by Pavilion Books Ltd in 1998, presents a unique exploration of the oddities found within the book trade. This revised and updated edition spans 224 pages and delves into a collection of bizarre titles, showcasing everything from unintended double entendres to astonishingly specialized subjects. The authors, Russell Ash and Brian Lake, have meticulously gathered these unusual works, highlighting notable authors and their eccentric contributions to literature.
Readers will discover a wide array of strange and humorous titles, including works on peculiar topics such as sex and religion. The book also features a section dedicated to publishing curiosities, examining unusual book bindings and other oddities from the literary world. Bizarre Books offers an entertaining look at the quirks of the publishing industry, making it a fascinating read for those interested in the more peculiar aspects of literature.
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In the course of their writing and publishing careers, Russell Ash and Brian Lake have collected hundreds of the book trade’s most bizarre titles. From unintended double entendres (Making It in Leather) and astonishingly specialized subjects (Great Locomotive Boiler Explosions) to weird books on sex (Sodomy and the Pirate Tradition), and religion (Hell: Where Is It?), the authors have left no page unturned in their quest. Along the way, they have also catalogued some noteworthy authors, including Violet Organ, Fernando Poo, Bishop Frediricus Nausea, and O. Hell. A final section looks at publishing curiosities, from unusual book bindings (a “fireproof” edition of Fahrenheit 451 bound in asbestos boards) to unfortunate tributes (Venereal Disease and Its Prevention, “affectionately dedicated” to the author’s wife). Now revised and updated, Bizarre Books is a guaranteed good laugh.
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