Edward Brooke-Hitching
Edward Brooke-Hitching was born in London, England. Brooke-Hitching attended the University of Exeter where he received an English and film degree.
Edward Brooke-Hitching is an author and researcher and writer for
QI, a BBC panel show. He’s the son of Franklin Brooke-Hitching, a rare book collector and antiquarian dealer, and is also a descendant of William Blades, the bibliographer and printer that wrote
The Enemies of Books, the history book preservation.
He was exposed to his dad’s work through his rare bookshop, and worked for an auctioneer in London before turning to a writing career.
The Sky Atlas got shortlisted for the 2019 Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards in the “Illustrated travel book” category and selected as one of the 50 Christmas books of the year by
The Herald.
The Sky Atlas unveils some of the most gorgeous maps and charts ever created during man’s quest to map the skies above us out. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography, this glorious art that’s often overlooked by modern map books, and medieval manuscripts, ancient star catalogs, masterpiece paintings, antique instruments, as well as other curiosities.
This is the sky like it’s never been presented ever before. The realm of planets and stars, however also of weather wizards, devils, gods, flying sailors, ancient aliens, rampaging, and mythological animals.
With beautiful artwork and thrilling stories, here is a remarkable atlas which explores our fascination with the sky across cultures and time to form this extraordinary chronicle of cosmic discovery and imagination.
Here is a wonderful tome for history buffs, map lovers, and stargazers, however also for those that are intrigued by the numerous wonderful and bizarre ways in which humans have sought to comprehend the cosmos and our own place in it.
The Madman’s Library: The Strangest Books, Manuscripts, and Other Literary Curiosities from History is a beautifully illustrated and unique journey through the history of literature. This dives into its darkest territories to hunt down the oddest manuscripts and books ever written, uncovering the intriguing tales behind their creation.
Books so long they could destroy the Universe, books that kill, books that hexed the globe, books worn in battle, books written in blood, books of cypher and code whose secrets remain undiscovered, and books of the insane. Alchemist scrolls, spell books, wearable books, books to summon demons, edible books, books written by ghosts, and more all come together in the most curiously odd library imaginable.
From the Qur’an written in Saddam Hussein’s own blood, to the gorgeously decorated 15th century lawsuit filed by the Devil against Jesus, to the largest book ever created, this features many long-forgotten, eccentric, and extraordinary volumes gathered around the world and features numerous of remarkable images and entertaining stories and facts to find.
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Edward Brooke-Hitching: F.A.Q
Where was Edward Brooke-Hitching Born?
Edward Brooke-Hitching was born in London, England and is English.
What was the first book Edward Brooke-Hitching wrote?
The first book written by Edward Brooke-Hitching was Fox Tossing, Octopus Wrestling and Other Forgotten Sports, published in 2015.
What was the most recent book Edward Brooke-Hitching wrote?
His most recently released work was The Most Interesting Book in the World on October 10th, 2024.
Will there be any more books by Edward Brooke-Hitching?
Edward Brooke-Hitching does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Edward Brooke-Hitching written?
Edward Brooke-Hitching has written 9 books. 5 books in the Non-Fiction Books, 4 books in the Atlas Series.