The concept of ethnic, racial, and gender humor is as sensitive a subject today as it has ever been; yet at no time in the past have we had such a quantity of this humor circulating throughout society. We can see the power of such content manifested continually in our culture's films and stand-up comedy routines, as well as on popular TV sitcoms, where Jewish, black, Asian, Hispanic, and gay characters and topics have seemingly become essential to comic scenarios. Though such humor is often crue...
Keanu Reeves: Most Triumphant: The Movies and Meaning of an Inscrutable Icon
by Alex Pappademas
A tribute to and exploration of the magic behind one of Hollywood's most legendary and unknowable stars, Keanu Reeves, and the profound lessons we can learn from his successThere can be no doubt: Keanu Reeves is a phenomenon. He’s at once a badass action star, a hunky dreamboat who People magazine has called “the Internet’s boyfriend,” a vintage motorcycle enthusiast, a niche art book publisher, a living meme, and a legend. He seems to upend every rule governing celebrity in the 21st century. Bu...
Praise for Nomad: 'Funniest book of the year' Sunday Telegraph'Alan Partridge's Nomad is almost certainly the funniest book ever written' Caitlin Moran'Sensationally funny. What brilliant writing' Richard Osman'Sensational' Jenny Colgan'Hilarious' Jon Ronson'Brilliantly funny' Marcus Brigstock In ALAN PARTRIDGE: NOMAD, Alan dons his boots, windcheater and scarf and embarks on an odyssey through a place he once knew - it's called Britain - intent on completing a journey of immense personal signi...
Goth-Icky: A Macabre Menagerie of Morbid Monstrosities
by Michael J Nelson
From Jekyll and Hyde to B horror movie icons to the Addams family and beyond, macabre misfits have thrived in the fertile soil of modern-age media and pop culture. What is it about vampires, zombies, skeletons, and other mutants brought to life in the darkest recesses of the imagination? Goth-Icky celebrates modern-day goths, their culture, and the morbid monstrosities that inspire them. Containing over 200 images from the print and advertising archives of the Charles S. Anderson Design Company...
Following on from the New York Times-bestselling My Boring-Ass Life, Kevin Smith is back! In freewheeling conversations with his friend and producer Scott Mosier (as heard on their top-rated podcast, known as SModcast), we discover — to pick just four random examples of the riches therein — the genesis of Stalin’s Monkey Soldier army, the horrifying tale of Kevin vs. Steak Tartare, how to make bukkake eggs, and how Kevin was once willing to let Alanis Morissette get mugged... Defiantly lewd,...
Dungeons and Dragons How Not To Get Eaten by Owlbears
by Anne Toole
A bite-size guide to help aspiring Dungeon Masters get up to speed on the Forgotten Realms, filled with advice and tips on where to go, what to see, and ways to avoid a horrible death in the dazzling and deadly world of Dungeons & Dragons.The Forgotten Realms are dangerous. Well, actually, that’s an understatement. The Forgotten Realms are a death trap… But they’re also very exciting, packed with amazing sights, captivating characters and fun locations to explore. And that’s where this book come...
Marilyn Monroe is a cultural icon, even more than 60 years after her death, and now, with the Unofficial Marilyn Monroe Book and Crochet Kit, you can turn Marilyn into an adorable keepsake crochet doll.The crochet instruction book includes everything you need to know to make your own amigurumi Marilyn doll. This mini Marilyn is styled in one of her signature outfits: the billowing white dress she wore over the subway grate in the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch.The instruction book explains all th...
Hollywood Holocaust
by Gregg Chamberlain, Deadman, and Mike T Lyddon
If you dream of country without caravans, where people are free to hunt foxes, smoke in pubs and where the Health and Safety Executive has been disbanded then this is the book for you. Speed Cameras, Ramblers, People Carriers... our country is going down the toilet and nobody in power seems to care - what can be done to make Britain great again?
Geronimo Stilton: Mighty Mount Kilimanjaro (Geronimo Stilton - Series 7)
by Geronimo Stilton
Rat-munching rattlesnakes! I can’t believe it. I just let my super-sporty friend Bruce Hyena convince me to go on another one of his extreme adventures. You know me ... I just can’t say no to a friend! This time, we’re going to be climbing to the top of the famouse Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Mouldy mozzarella! I’m in no shape for a mountain climb. How will I ever make it to the top? About the Geronimo Stilton Series: Geronimo Stilton is not strong, he’s not bold, and he’s DEFINITELY not brav...
How to be a Villain revealed to unsuspecting readers their evil side. But how does one live a truly fulfilled villainous life? Enter The Villain's Guide to Better Living. This indispensable guide outlines tips for such essentials as selecting a home decor (Gothic? Apocalyptic? Ikea?), choosing the right career path (mad scientist or corporate bastard?), and mingling with evil cohorts (party games included). Written and illustrated by the team behind How to be a Villain, this lifestyle guide is a...