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A fascinating book and one for the shelves of anyone interested in science, collecting - or just a plain good read. Ian Simmons, Fortean Times Well-researched, readable and penetratingly honest book. Andrew Robinson, History Today Featured in 'The Sunday Times Books of the Year 2009', Frances Wilson, The Sunday Times, Featured in 'The best books of 2009' Eleanor Harris, New Scientist A curious and original work. Sunday Times Admirably balanced. The Sunday Times Rigorously researched and fluidly written. Wendy Moore, Sunday Telegraph Larson's book is a Poe-like tale of a man who literally became buried under his own unquenchable avarice. Wendy Moore, Sunday Telegraph Accurately billed not as a biography but as the biography of a collection the book is penetratingly honest. Andrew Robinson, New Scientist In places it reads as a gripping story of a bit of a monster. Andrew Robinson, New Scientist Absorbing. Ms. Larson's story of Wellcome's truly odd and amazing mania shows how it was rooted in his business and intellectual interests but came to control his existence. Wall Street Journal Excellent book. Richard Fortey, Literary Review The book is penetratingly honest...in places it reads as a gripping story. Andrew Robinson, New Scientist Eccentric behaviour makes for great reading and Henry Wellcome's biography will have you mesmerised. Patrick Neale, Bookseller Choice People...will be guaranteed pleasure and delight from this quirky biography. Patrick Neale, Bookseller's Choice

A fascinating book and one for the shelves of anyone interested in science, collecting - or just a plain good read. Ian Simmons, Fortean Times Well-researched, readable and penetratingly honest book. Andrew Robinson, History Today Featured in 'The Sunday Times Books of the Year 2009', Frances Wilson, The Sunday Times, Featured in 'The best books of 2009' Eleanor Harris, New Scientist A curious and original work. Sunday Times Admirably balanced. The Sunday Times Rigorously researched and fluidly written. Wendy Moore, Sunday Telegraph Larson's book is a Poe-like tale of a man who literally became buried under his own unquenchable avarice. Wendy Moore, Sunday Telegraph Accurately billed not as a biography but as the biography of a collection the book is penetratingly honest. Andrew Robinson, New Scientist In places it reads as a gripping story of a bit of a monster. Andrew Robinson, New Scientist Absorbing. Ms. Larson's story of Wellcome's truly odd and amazing mania shows how it was rooted in his business and intellectual interests but came to control his existence. Wall Street Journal Excellent book. Richard Fortey, Literary Review The book is penetratingly honest...in places it reads as a gripping story. Andrew Robinson, New Scientist Eccentric behaviour makes for great reading and Henry Wellcome's biography will have you mesmerised. Patrick Neale, Bookseller Choice People...will be guaranteed pleasure and delight from this quirky biography. Patrick Neale, Bookseller's Choice

"A fascinating book and one for the shelves of anyone interested in science, collecting - or just a plain good read. Ian Simmons, Fortean Times Well-researched, readable and penetratingly honest book. Andrew Robinson, History Today Featured in 'The Sunday Times Books of the Year 2009', Frances Wilson, The Sunday Times, Featured in 'The best books of 2009' Eleanor Harris, New Scientist A curious and original work. Sunday Times Admirably balanced. The Sunday Times Rigorously researched and fluidly written. Wendy Moore, Sunday Telegraph Larson's book is a Poe-like tale of a man who literally became buried under his own unquenchable avarice. Wendy Moore, Sunday Telegraph Accurately billed not as a biography but as ""the biography of a collection"" the book is penetratingly honest. Andrew Robinson, New Scientist In places it reads as a gripping story of a bit of a monster. Andrew Robinson, New Scientist Absorbing. Ms. Larson's story of Wellcome's truly odd and amazing mania shows how it was rooted in his business and intellectual interests but came to control his existence. Wall Street Journal Excellent book. Richard Fortey, Literary Review The book is penetratingly honest...in places it reads as a gripping story. Andrew Robinson, New Scientist Eccentric behaviour makes for great reading and Henry Wellcome's biography will have you mesmerised. Patrick Neale, Bookseller Choice People...will be guaranteed pleasure and delight from this quirky biography. Patrick Neale, Bookseller's Choice"

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Frances Larson is Honorary Research Fellow, Department of Anthropology, at Durham University.

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