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The Lottery—The Sexy Edition

If people bought this 1950 edition of The Lottery by Shirley Jackson thinking it would be a sex-filled potboiler, they were in a for a bit of a disappointment.


Posted By: Alex | Date: Fri Mar 23, 2012 | Comments (7)
Category: Literature, Books

Dumb History

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Just got my copy of this title, and it looks like a winner for all WU-vies. I'll report more soon.
Posted By: Paul | Date: Sun Mar 18, 2012 | Comments (4)
Category: History, Stupidity, Weird Studies and Guides, Books

Bookups

An exercise for bookworms!
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(via the ragbag)
Posted By: Alex | Date: Fri Mar 02, 2012 | Comments (2)
Category: Exercise and Fitness, Books

Who Are You?

Edward Packard invented the "Choose Your Own Adventure" genre, which made him a good living -- and still does. According to wikipedia, he recently started a company to bring Choose Your Own Adventure apps to the iPhone and iPad. Packard may also have caused an entire generation of kids to be confused about their identity:
Posted By: Alex | Date: Thu Mar 01, 2012 | Comments (4)
Category: Literature, Books, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Writers

Lucy Lettuce

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Years ago I made a series of collages illustrating what I called "Lesser-Known Advertising Icons." The D List of product representatives. Here's another one I just found, pictured above.

For every Tony the Tiger, there are scores of Lucy Lettuces.

Original ad here.

Click on the link below the book cover image for a volume on the topic.

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What a Character!: 20th Century American Advertising Icons


Posted By: Paul | Date: Tue Feb 07, 2012 | Comments (4)
Category: Anthropomorphism, Advertising, Books, Vegetables, 1940's

Two New Weird Books




The book on the left proves that for every conceivable product in the human consumerist culture, there exist fanatical collectors.

The book on the right shows that you don't have to travel to exotic lands to discover weird things.

Posted By: Paul | Date: Wed Jan 18, 2012 | Comments (6)
Category: Regionalism, Weird Studies and Guides, Books, Collectors

Alex’s New Book!

I hope everyone is enjoying having Alex back as much as I am. Yay, Alex!

Perhaps you recall months ago when I touted his new book. Well, that was its UK edition only. Finally, in June, the US edition arrives.

Why not use the link the pre-order your copy now?


Posted By: Paul | Date: Sat Jan 07, 2012 | Comments (7)
Category: Weird Studies and Guides, Books, Alex

Sexual History of London

Much erotic weirdness in this fascinating volume.

Read my review here.


Posted By: Paul | Date: Wed Dec 28, 2011 | Comments (12)
Category: History, Sexuality, Books

The Extraordinary Catalog of Peculiar Inventions

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I've just finished reading the fine book about weird fraternal lodge devices from a century ago. It would make a fine gift for any WU-vie.

Best. Title. Ever.

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Posted By: Paul | Date: Sun Nov 13, 2011 | Comments (2)
Category: War, Books, Asia
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