*The Most Dangerous Book: The Battle for James Joyce's Ulysses* by Kevin Birmingham is a detailed account of the legal and cultural battles surrounding James Joyce's novel *Ulysses*. The book explores the contentious history of the novel's publication, including the obscenity trials and censorship that it faced in the early 20th century. Birmingham delves into the efforts of Joyce, his publishers, and his supporters to defend the book's right to be published and read, despite its controversial content. The narrative provides insights into the broader struggles for artistic freedom and the impact of *Ulysses* on literary and legal history.