
Publications International, Ltd.
New The Book of Unusual Knowledge Hardcover
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 Knowledgehardcover bookbrown faux leather finishgold foil decorative borderwhite serif title textornamental gold motifspine with title text and ornamentrectangular photographic insetphotograph of standing stonesgreen grass in photoovercast gray sky in photobook cover caption textgilt page edges visible at top- 02high

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 QG2hardcover bookback coverbrown textured covergold decorative bordergold corner ornamentcream page edgesbook spinewhite printed quote textauthor name textsmall gold laurel ornamentwhite barcode labelblack barcode lines and numberspublisher logo markmanufacturing text- 03high

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. 659open hardcover bookbent center guttertwo facing pagescream paperblack printed serif textleft page column layoutright page column layoutcentered section headingsboxed heading on left pagethin horizontal rule above headingssmall circular line illustration on left pagepage footer text and numbersbrown book coverexposed page edgeswhite backgroundeven studio lighting- 04high

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.
OCR: The Secret Life of Big Texopen hardcover bookbook pages with printed textvisible heading 'The Secret Life of Big Tex'brown book coverdecorative patterned endpapergold beaded ribbon bookmarkbook spine with headbandwhite ceramic mug with beveragestacked hardcover books with green and red coversgold foil decorative spine details on stacked bookslight wood tabletop backgroundsoft even studio lightingtop-down slight angled shot
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Publications International Ltd.
The Book of Unusual Knowledge
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Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/mildlyinteresting, r/BookCollectingReddit users find the physical book visually interesting but report quality control issues when purchased from third-party sellers, especially World of Books.
Positive aesthetic appreciation but negative purchasing experience due to damaged or incorrect editions.
Themes
Use Cases
- Gift or coffee table book for trivia enthusiasts
- Personal collection for curious minds
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- Is the hardcover edition worth buying from third-party sellers?
- Be cautious; some sellers may send damaged or wrong editions. Verify seller ratings and return policies.
Compared To
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No direct comparisons to other books or products were made.
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 →