The Black Book. A guide to humanity’s hidden inventions

The Black Book is a lavishly hand-illustrated, engagingly written history of real inventions that might have changed the world but, for various reasons, never caught on. Steam-powered jetpacks, robotic arms to help around the house, a pneumotube to mail a cat… What would our world look like if these inventions had made history? And what the heck were they, anyway? Find out in The Black Book!

Where can I track my book delivery?
You can track your book's delivery progress using the tracking page on our website. Input your tracking code to access the information.

How can I expedite order shipping? Do you offer express shipping or anything similar?
We don’t offer any type of express shipping or anything similar, yet you are more than welcome to reach out to support@hungryminds.art and ask our team to prioritize your order in the queue!

What is The Black Book’s size? 
Weight: 4lb / 1.9 kg
Size: 9.7 x 1.7 x 15.5 inches / 25 x 4.5 x 39 cm

Order Processing

All orders are processed within 5 business days. We do not ship orders on weekends or national holidays.

Once the order is placed, we can only make changes before it’s entered in our processing system, which is usually within one hour of placing an order. Please double check your shipping address when placing your order. We require a full receiver name and a valid shipping address.

Domestic Shipping

For domestic orders, once dispatched, packages usually arrive between 1-5 business days. However, there could be delays during peak periods and certain locations might experience longer transit times. During these rare events, please allow up to two weeks for delivery.

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International Shipping

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