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Karl Shaw writes humour and popular non-fiction titles including the New York Timss bestsellers Royal Babylon and 5 People Who Died During Sex. His most recent is the acclaimed historic true crime thriller The Killing of Lord George: A Tale of Murder and Deceit in Edwardian England.

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Royal Babylon: The Alarming...

3.73 avg rating — 1,060 ratings — published 1999 — 12 editions
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5 People Who Died During Se...

3.77 avg rating — 751 ratings — published 2007 — 8 editions
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The Mammoth Book of Losers ...

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Mad, Bad and Dangerous to K...

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10 Ways to Recycle a Corpse...

3.69 avg rating — 150 ratings — published 2011 — 5 editions
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The Mammoth Book of Oddball...

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The Mammoth Book of Tastele...

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Curing Hiccups with Small F...

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The Little Book of Bad Taste

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The First Showman by Karl Shaw
"When a biography reads like a wild, far-fetched soap opera, you know it's good.

Philip Astley is the perfect subject for a historical biography, or at least Shaw makes it seem as such. He has a rich, complex story and, crucially, he was loud enough d" Read more of this review »
The First Showman by Karl Shaw
"It’s a real shame that this book seems to have died on the shelves. It tells the story of Philip Astley, showman extraordinaire, who astonished Georgian England, and indeed Europe, with his stunt riding skills as well as inventing a form of show, wit" Read more of this review »
The First Showman by Karl Shaw
"This is a must read for any circus aficionado. The story and adventures of Philip Astley are entertaining. His drive to improve his show to be always better than competitors is inspiring. Extensive research by the author is evident. "
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Karl Shaw, The Mammoth Book of Losers

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Karl Shaw, The Mammoth Book of Losers

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