The Little Book of Birmingham is a funny fast-paced fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the citys most unusual crimes & punishments eccentric inhabitants famous sons & daughters & literally hundreds of wacky facts. Norman Bartlams new book gathers together a myriad of data on Brum. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous details which will amuse & surprise. A reference book & a quirky guide this can be dipped in to time & time again to reveal something you never knew. This is a remarkably engaging little book & is essential reading for visitors & locals alike.