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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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"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

The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities

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    A Paperback by Ann VanderMeer, Jeff VanderMeer

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
      Publication Date: 8/20/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780062116833, 978-0062116833
      ISBN10: 0062116835

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      "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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