Overrated!: The 50 Most Overhyped Things in History Contributor(s): Juddery, Mark (Author) |
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ISBN: 039953590X ISBN-13: 9780399535901 Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr OUR PRICE: $13.30 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Reference | Trivia - History | Reference - Reference | Curiosities & Wonders |
Dewey: 001 |
LCCN: 2010005102 |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.24" W x 8.7" (0.38 lbs) 240 pages |
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Publisher Description: A cantankerous collection of the 50 most overhyped people, places and things in the world What do horoscopes, hemlock, Star Trek, the Oscars, and sliced bread have in common? They're all overrated-and systematically skewered in this hilariously opinionated takedown of all things overhyped. Discover the most overrated... Animal Movie Vegetable Sport News item Wonder of the world Tourist attraction Way to die Readers who are in no mood to celebrate Ulysses, doves, baby boomers, the curse of Tutankhamen, and many other icons of culture and lore will delight in this score-settling and take-no-prisoners volume.
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