The Book of Extraordinary Deaths
ibA welcome dose of dark humor for these dark times, from acclaimed illustrator Cecilia Ruizbrbr/bThe Book of Extraordinary Deaths /iintroduces readers to the bizarre demises of thinkers, writers, monarchs, artists, and notable nobodies throughout history. Beginning in the seventh century BC with the unusual death of Draco and journeying chronologically to the present day, Ruiz s playfully sinister giftbook illustrates and describes the infamous deaths of these unfortunate souls. From stories of the hot-air balloon duel that claimed a Frenchman s life to the fatal wardrobe malfunction of famed dancer Isadora Duncan, iThe Book of Extraordinary Deaths/i is a uniquely clever and gorgeously rendered meditation on life s ironies and mysteries. With Ruiz s witty descriptions and rich, captivating illustrations, her characters come to life on the page even as they shuffle off this mortal coil.
| Autor: | Ruiz, Cecilia |
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| EAN: | 9780399184048 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 80 |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Verlag: | Blue Rider Press Penguin US |
| Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 10.10.2018 |
| Untertitel: | True Accounts of Ill-Fated Lives |
| Schlagworte: | Tod dark humor historical facts strange history mixed media isadora duncan gift book illustrated book unusual knowledge book trivia trivia book unusual gifts for men opa gifts white elephant gifts for work comedy white elephant gifts funny gifts funny books comic games geek reference books comics gifts interesting finds geek gifts comic book humor fact books gifts for geeks secret santa gifts stocking stuffers for adults funny stocking stuffers geek gifts for men geek stocking stuffers interesting gifts |
| Größe: | 12 × 223 × 147 |
| Gewicht: | 266 g |
