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Front cover of a hardcover book titled 'The Book of Unusual Knowledge' with a central photo of Stonehenge and a caption about construction time.

Publications International, Ltd.

New The Book of Unusual Knowledge Hardcover

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The Book of Unusual Knowledge is a 704-page hardcover reference book featuring a leatherette binding with gilded accents. It contains articles, anecdotes, lists, and trivia covering history, science, pop culture, art, and animals, published by Publications International, Ltd. Measuring 6.45 x 9.25 inches, this book is designed for curious minds seeking educational entertainment.

Style
educational
Category
Media > Books > Print Books
GTIN
9781450845809
MPN
PUBLICATIONSINTERNATIONAL-9781450845809-NEWOVERSTOCK

Specifications

A mammoth 704-page hardcover book crammed with a cornucopia of information, including articles, anecdotes, lists, and games, covering topics like animal kingdom, art, sports, technology, history, politics, universe, and more.

Perfect for anyone with a curious mind and a passion for learning.

Material
Faux leather, paper
Style
educational
Occasion
gift, everyday
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Media > Books > Print Books

Additional Attributes

  • hardcover
  • 704 pages
  • anecdotes
  • lists
  • games
  • topics include animal kingdom, art, sports, technology, history, politics, universe

Image Analysis

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Front cover of a hardcover book titled 'The Book of Unusual Knowledge' with a central photo of Stonehenge and a caption about construction time.

OCR: The Book of. Unusual Knowledge. It took about 30 million hours for Stone Age workers to build Stonehenge. The Book of Unusual Knowledge
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Back cover of a hardcover book with a brown textured surface, gold decorative border and central printed quote, plus a barcode label near the bottom.

OCR: There is no desire more natural than the desire for knowledge. —Michel de Montaigne. Publications International, Ltd. Manufactured in U.S.A. ISBN: 978-1-4508-4580-9 9781450845809 07/08/2022 Crawfordsville, IN 0153796 QG2
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A hardcover book opened to two pages showing articles about food name origins and dishes, with black serif text, headings, a small circular illustration on the left page, and page numbers in the footer.

OCR: Food Name Origins. Deviled Eggs. Shepherd's Pie. Sloppy Joes. Baked Alaska. Thousand Island Dressing. Grasshopper Pie. 658. The Book of Unusual Knowledge. Food and Drink. 659
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An open hardcover book displayed on a light wood table with a gold beaded ribbon bookmark, a white ceramic mug at top left, and two stacked hardcover books at top right.

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Brand
Publications International Ltd.

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Reddit Insights

2 threads · r/mildlyinteresting, r/BookCollecting

Reddit users find the physical book visually interesting but report quality control issues when purchased from third-party sellers, especially World of Books.

mixed sentiment100% match

Positive aesthetic appreciation but negative purchasing experience due to damaged or incorrect editions.

Themes

Book appearance and bindingpositive
Third-party seller reliabilitynegative

Use Cases

  • Gift or coffee table book for trivia enthusiasts
  • Personal collection for curious minds

Watch Out For

mediumBuying from World of Books may result in receiving a book in worse condition than described, or even a completely different edition.

Community Q&A

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Source Threads

  • Physical presentation of the hardcover edition

    The book has a leatherette binding with gilded accents, making it look like an old encyclopedia or antique. Users comment on its attractive, vintage-style appearance and substantial 704-page hardcover format.

    r/mildlyinterestingView thread →

  • Cautionary tale about purchasing from World of Books

    User /u/Armoredfairy ordered the book from World of Books but received a damaged copy that was not the hardcover edition shown in the listing. The cover was torn and the book was not the 'New' condition advertised. Others in the thread share similar experiences with the seller.

    u/Armoredfairyr/BookCollectingView thread →