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A welcome dose of dark humor for these dark times, from acclaimed illustrator Cecilia Ruiz
The Book of Extraordinary Deaths introduces readers to the bizarre demises of thinkers, writers, monarchs, artists, and notable nobodies throughout history. Beginning in the seventh century BC with the unusual death of Draco and journeying chronologically to the present day, Ruizs playfully sinister giftbook illustrates and describes the infamous deaths of these unfortunate souls. From stories of the hot-air balloon duel that claimed a Frenchmans life to the fatal wardrobe malfunction of famed dancer Isadora Duncan,The Book of Extraordinary Deathsis a uniquely clever and gorgeously rendered meditation on lifes ironies and mysteries. With Ruizs witty descriptions and rich, captivating illustrations, her characters come to life on the page even as they shuffle off this mortal coil.

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To my brothers I had seen birth and death but had thought they were - photo 7

To my brothers

I had seen birth and death but had thought they were different T S Eliot - photo 8

I had seen birth and death
but had thought they were different.

T. S. Eliot

Draco 7th century BC Following an address to the citizens of Aegina Dracothe - photo 9
Draco 7th century BC Following an address to the citizens of Aegina Dracothe - photo 10
Draco

7th century BC

Following an address to the citizens of Aegina, Dracothe remarkable Athenian lawmakersuffocated under a pile of cloaks that had been thrown to him as gifts of gratitude and admiration.

Milo of Croton 6th century BC Milo of Croton the notable Greek wrestler - photo 11
Milo of Croton 6th century BC Milo of Croton the notable Greek wrestler - photo 12
Milo of Croton

6th century BC

Milo of Croton, the notable Greek wrestler, encountered his death in the forest. As he came upon a broken tree trunk split with wedges, he decided to test his strength by tearing the stump in two. The wedges fell and trapped his hands in the tree trunk, leaving him defenseless against hungry wolves.

Aeschylus 5th century BC Aeschylus the Athenian author known as the father of - photo 13
Aeschylus 5th century BC Aeschylus the Athenian author known as the father of - photo 14
Aeschylus

5th century BC

Aeschylus, the Athenian author known as the father of Greek tragedy, died when an eagle flying high above dropped a tortoise on his head. It is believed that the passing creature may have mistaken his bald head for a rock on which to crack open the shell of the reptile.

Sigurd the Mighty Sigurd the Mighty was a Viking warrior from Orkney now - photo 15
Sigurd the Mighty Sigurd the Mighty was a Viking warrior from Orkney now - photo 16
Sigurd the Mighty

Sigurd the Mighty was a Viking warrior from Orkney (now Scotland), whose death was wrought by the lifeless head of nobleman Mel Brigte. After defeating and decapitating his opponent, Sigurd strapped the head to his saddle. As he rode in victory, the teeth in Brigtes skull scraped Sigurds leg, causing a fatal infection.

George Plantagenet 1478 It is rumored that George Plantagenet the first Duke - photo 17
George Plantagenet 1478 It is rumored that George Plantagenet the first Duke - photo 18
George Plantagenet 1478 It is rumored that George Plantagenet the first Duke - photo 19
George Plantagenet

1478

It is rumored that George Plantagenet, the first Duke of Clarence, was drowned in a barrel of Malmsey wine at his own request. He had been accused and sentenced to death for plotting against his brother King Edward IV.

Dancing Plague 1518 In Strasbourg Alsace around four hundred people for no - photo 20
Dancing Plague 1518 In Strasbourg Alsace around four hundred people for no - photo 21
Dancing Plague

1518

In Strasbourg, Alsace, around four hundred people, for no apparent reason, gave in to dancing for days without rest. The episode lasted more than a month, in which some people died from heart attacks, strokes, or simply out of exhaustion.

Hans Steininger 1567 Hans Steininger the mayor of Braunau now Austria broke - photo 22
Hans Steininger 1567 Hans Steininger the mayor of Braunau now Austria broke - photo 23
Hans Steininger

1567

Hans Steininger, the mayor of Braunau (now Austria), broke his neck when, in an attempt to escape a fire that sparked chaos in town, he tripped over his own beard. The length of his well-maintained whiskers, which he usually kept rolled up inside a leather pouch, ran from four to five feet.

Sir Arthur Aston 1649 Sir Arthur Aston a Royalist commander during the Siege - photo 24
Sir Arthur Aston 1649 Sir Arthur Aston a Royalist commander during the Siege - photo 25
Sir Arthur Aston

1649

Sir Arthur Aston, a Royalist commander during the Siege of Drogheda, was beaten to death with his own wooden leg by Parliamentarian soldiers.

Molire 1673 Molire the famous French playwright perished a few hours after - photo 26
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