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The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities

Exhibits, Oddities, Images, and Stories from Top Authors and Artists

Author: Ann VanderMeer and Jeff VanderMeer   Series: HarperVoyager

The death of Dr Thackery T Lambshead in 2003 at his house in Wimpering-on-the-Brook, England, revealed an discovery: the remains of cabinet of curiosities. This book presents highlights from the doctor's cabinet, reconstructed not only through visual representations but also through stories of adventure by a selected group of popular artists.

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The death of Dr Thackery T Lambshead in 2003 at his house in Wimpering-on-the-Brook, England, revealed an discovery: the remains of cabinet of curiosities. This book presents highlights from the doctor's cabinet, reconstructed not only through visual representations but also through stories of adventure by a selected group of popular artists.

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For lovers of Steampunk, Dark Fantasy, and Eccentric Contraptions! After the death of Dr. Lambshead, an astonishing cabinet of curiosities was unearthed at his house. Many of these artifacts and wonders related to anecdotes and stories in the doctor's personal journals, or the adventures of his friends. We are now proud to present highlights from the doctor's cabinet, reconstructed not only through visual representations but also through exciting stories of intrigue and adventure. Rumors that Dr. Lambshead never existed are scurrilous and should be ignored!

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Critic Reviews

“"Working with an impressive stable of sf and fantasy writers, including Holly Black, Cherie Priest, Tad Williams, and Lev Grossman, and styles ranging from short, detailed write-ups to fascinating tales of objects, the duo have created a fascinating, entertaining, and intriguing tome of sf with a dose of steampunk." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Some of the most interesting fantasist-fabulists writing today." -- Los Angeles Times "The narrative scope and stellar assemblage of writers and illustrators in The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities makes this a book that will be absolutely cherished by fantasy, science fiction, and steampunk aficionados alike." -- Paul Goat Allen "A science-fiction symphony of strangeness... 'The Cabinet of Curiosities' will give you a good jolt of wonder." -- The Gainesville Times "Well written with plenty of meticulous line drawings, photos, excerpts from letters and manuscripts and more, this engaging read is sure to pique the interest of young and old alike." -- MonstersandCritics.com "The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities was a reminder of why I love books, of invention and imagination, humour and fascination, all rolled up into a collection that I will return to often." -- SF Site "A book likely to become a classic at the intersection of fantasy, horror, steampunk and magical realism....Every fantasy lover, and all you postmodernists out there, need to take a tour of the Cabinet." -- PopMatters.com”

"Working with an impressive stable of sf and fantasy writers, including Holly Black, Cherie Priest, Tad Williams, and Lev Grossman, and styles ranging from short, detailed write-ups to fascinating tales of objects, the duo have created a fascinating, entertaining, and intriguing tome of sf with a dose of steampunk." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Some of the most interesting fantasist-fabulists writing today." -- Los Angeles Times "The narrative scope and stellar assemblage of writers and illustrators in The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities makes this a book that will be absolutely cherished by fantasy, science fiction, and steampunk aficionados alike." -- Paul Goat Allen "A science-fiction symphony of strangeness... 'The Cabinet of Curiosities' will give you a good jolt of wonder." -- The Gainesville Times "Well written with plenty of meticulous line drawings, photos, excerpts from letters and manuscripts and more, this engaging read is sure to pique the interest of young and old alike." -- MonstersandCritics.com "The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities was a reminder of why I love books, of invention and imagination, humour and fascination, all rolled up into a collection that I will return to often." -- SF Site "A book likely to become a classic at the intersection of fantasy, horror, steampunk and magical realism...Every fantasy lover, and all you postmodernists out there, need to take a tour of the Cabinet." -- PopMatters.com

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About the Author

Hugo Award winner Ann VanderMeer and World Fantasy Award winner Jeff VanderMeer are editors of the definitive compilations 'Steampunk', 'Weird' and 'The New Weird'. They live in Tallahassee, Florida, with four cats and ten thousand books. Jeff VanderMeer is an award-winning novelist and editor. His fiction has been translated into twenty languages and has appeared in the Library of America’s American Fantastic Tales and in multiple year’s-best anthologies. He writes non-fiction for the Washington Post, the New York Times Book Review, the Los Angeles Times, and the Guardian, among others. He grew up in the Fiji Islands and now lives in Tallahassee, Florida, with his wife.

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Back Cover

For lovers of Steampunk, Dark Fantasy, and Eccentric Contraptions! After the death of Dr. Lambshead, an astonishing cabinet of curiosities was unearthed at his house. Many of these artifacts and wonders related to anecdotes and stories in the doctor's personal journals, or the adventures of his friends. We are now proud to present highlights from the doctor's cabinet, reconstructed not only through visual representations but also through exciting stories of intrigue and adventure. Rumors that Dr. Lambshead never existed are scurrilous and should be ignored!

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Product Details

Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc | Harper Voyager
Published
20th August 2012
Pages
336
ISBN
9780062116833

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