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Book Curses
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Don'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...
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Book Curses
Featuring some of the most ferocious and humorous book curses ever inscribed, this is a lively and engaging introduction to the history and development of bookish maledictions.
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Description
Don'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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781851246304
Publisher: Bodleian Library
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 November 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bodleian Library
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 118.0mm
Height: 184.0mm
Weight: 666g
Pages: 128
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About the Author
Eleanor Baker is the English Subject Lead for the Astrophoria Foundation Year at the University of Oxford.
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