Edward Brooke-Hitching

Wake up the cat piano and ignite the fire organ because "The Madman's Orchestra: The Greatest Curiosities From the History of Music" is out TODAY! The history of music as you wouldn't believe it... simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-Madm…

The stunning new 4K restoration of BEN-HUR will have a theatrical release x.com/FathomEnt/stat…

@GWRHelp Ok thanks John. Driver just announced ongoing disruption is due to damage to overhead lines FYI

@foxtosser Hi there, there is no information showing on our system for this delay I'm afraid - John

@GWRHelp Hi, currently on the 19.06 from London Paddington to Bedwyn and it’s stopping intermittently and crawling, driver says he hasn’t been given any information why he’s getting red lights, are you able to say what’s going on? Thanks!

This Sunday! Always immensely flattering to be asked on to the coolest and most inspiring radio show on the airwaves

Want to be the most interesting person in the room? This book has you covered. @foxtosser A delightfully bizarre collection of facts you never knew you needed — curiosity thoroughly tickled. a.co/d/dGvaFzl

Signed copies of The Madman's Orchestra available with shipping from The Hungerford Bookshop... hungerfordbookshop.co.uk/product/the-ma…

@DJKennyJaymes Very kind of you to say, thank you

@foxtosser No, I must thank you for all of the hard work and love you put in to every book you write. I have them all, my own "Brooke-Hitching" library and each one is stunning. The Madman's Orchestra does not disappoint, its just wonderful. Thank you again.

Wake up the cat piano and ignite the fire organ because "The Madman's Orchestra: The Greatest Curiosities From the History of Music" is out TODAY! The history of music as you wouldn't believe it... simonandschuster.co.uk/books/The-Madm…

@DJKennyJaymes Thank you!

@foxtosser Received my copy about 30 minutes ago and as usual with your books, it looks stunning and lavishly illistrated.

Preparado/a para uma viagem pelos mitos mais absurdos e as verdades mais improváveis? 🌀 Ganha “O Livro Mais Interessante do Mundo”, do autor @foxtosser com a @MarcadorEditora Participa até 28/10! Sabe mais aqui👇 maiseducativa.com/2025/10/14/pre… #Giveaway #books #myth

Happy customer makes happy author

It's out! A QI-style fact book for kids designed to blow young minds away with the most surprising things about space, animals, the world and everything in between, beautifully illustrated throughout by Ukrainian artist Oksana Drachkovska. Check it out! quarto.com/books/97818360…

@mental_floss I watch Quentin Tarantino movies under my duvet and call it Tent in Quarantino

What’s your go-to comfort movie when you’re sick?

Really pleased that- as reviews like this from the lovely @YsendaMG come in- people are enjoying encountering the wonderful characters I encountered writing 12 Churches, here’s a brief thread of some of the gang: thetimes.com/culture/books/…

@_F_B_G_ @YsendaMG This looks terrific, congratulations, have ordered my copy

365 Amazing True Things to Read in Bed is available for preorder with 25% discount code SUMMER25 at Waterstones! A fully illustrated QI-style fact book for junior clever clogs... waterstones.com/book/365-amazi…

Many thanks to Edward Brooke-Hitching (@foxtosser) for his lovely quote about my #newbook CRYPTIC (out now from @YaleBooks!): "A richly illustrated guide that deftly leads you through a maze of historical mysteries, from angelic language to alchemical secrets...

Anyone intrigued by this from @holland_tom and @dcsandbrook in @TheRestHistory should read @foxtosser wonderful first book to find out more. So many bizarre, dangerous and often cruel sports down the centuries.

@IanPlayfair @holland_tom @dcsandbrook @TheRestHistory Ha thanks Ian, we were so ahead of the curve!

@TheRestHistory Oh yes! For any interested in fox-tossing, and a whole lot more from weird history... amazon.co.uk/Tossing-Octopu…

The, tragically lost, royal art of fox tossing...