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OverviewDon't steal this Book if you do I will Beat your Brains Out Have you ever wanted to protect your books from forgetful borrowers, merciless page-folders or outright thieves? Perhaps you have even wished harm on those who have damaged your books, but would you threaten them with hellfire, hanging or the plague? This book contains a collection of some of the most ferocious and humorous book curses ever inscribed, from fearsome threats discovered emblazoned on stone monuments from the ancient Near East, to elaborate manuscript maledictions and chilling warnings scribbled in printed books. Book curses are entertaining writings in themselves, but they also offer a tantalising insight into how passionately texts and books have been valued by their owners and readers over the centuries. Here you will find an engaging introduction to the history and development of the book curse and perhaps some inspiration to pen a few of your own. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eleanor Baker (B.A. (Hons), MPhil (Cantab), DPhil (Oxon))Publisher: Bodleian Library Imprint: Bodleian Library Weight: 0.666kg ISBN: 9781851246304ISBN 10: 1851246304 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 08 November 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationEleanor Baker is the English Subject Lead for the Astrophoria Foundation Year at the University of Oxford. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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