The Madman's Library

The Madman's LibraryThis 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 oddest books and manuscripts ever written, uncovering

pull several for a more complex reading

and The Bear's Surprise—will relish this matching game based on the critically acclaimed series

one child experiences a flower with all five senses—from its color to its fragrance to the entire universe it evokes—revealing how a single flower can expand one's perspective in incredible ways

you can fill each with words of wisdom that only a grandparent can impart

Adam Rex is an author

© 2006 Ursula K

He's fine now

she shares her expert wisdom

Best of the Year: TIME • NPR • Shelf Awareness • American Indians in Youth Literature

They could be playing basketball

How do you get gum out of your hair

and equipment of the wide world of comics