Non-Essential Mnemonics: An Unnecessary Journey Into Senseless Knowledge
Autor Kent Woodyard Ilustrat de Mark Downeyen Limba Engleză Hardback – 8 sep 2014
McSweeney's columnist Kent Woodyard brings new life to the mnemonic memory devices of a bygone era, from creative reinterpretations of classic mnemonics to original creations of dubious usage. Paired with whimsical illustrations, this book is the perfect gift for the word wizards of the world, as well as collectors of useless pop-culture trivia.
Kent Woodyard has been a columnist for McSweeney's Internet Tendency since 2009. He has also written for Relevant Magazine, The Big Jewel, and Yankee Pot Roast. Originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kent now lives in Southern California. This is his first book.
Kent Woodyard has been a columnist for McSweeney's Internet Tendency since 2009. He has also written for Relevant Magazine, The Big Jewel, and Yankee Pot Roast. Originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kent now lives in Southern California. This is his first book.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781938849282
ISBN-10: 1938849280
Pagini: 176
Ilustrații: 40 B&W illustrations
Dimensiuni: 132 x 132 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: Prospect Park Books
ISBN-10: 1938849280
Pagini: 176
Ilustrații: 40 B&W illustrations
Dimensiuni: 132 x 132 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Editura: Prospect Park Books
Recenzii
“Kent Woodyard’s mnemonics are the most essential non-essential mnemonics in the history of language.” —Christopher Monks, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency
“Thankfully, L.A.-based writer Woodyard has compiled a book of all the mnemonics you could ever hope to memorize, even if you don’t really want to.”
— Marielle Wakim, Los Angeles Magazine
“Hilarious!”
— Jackie Adams, Los Angeles Magazine
“Thankfully, L.A.-based writer Woodyard has compiled a book of all the mnemonics you could ever hope to memorize, even if you don’t really want to.”
— Marielle Wakim, Los Angeles Magazine
“Hilarious!”
— Jackie Adams, Los Angeles Magazine
Notă biografică
Kent Woodyard has been a columnist for McSweeney's Internet Tendency since 2009. He has also written for Relevant Magazine, The Big Jewel, and Yankee Pot Roast. Originally from Oklahoma City, OK, Kent now lives in Southern California. This is his first book.
Descriere
From the popular McSweeney’s column, a witty look at mnemonics for everything you never wanted to remember.