The Theory of Decorative Art: An Anthology of European and American Writings, 1750-1940 (Bard Graduate Centre for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design & Culture)

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Sourcebook with glimpses.......2006-12-05

Predictably, most texts in this anthology are quite dull and don't come anywhere close to presenting anything that could be called a "theory" of decorative art. There were only three texts I really liked; I will quote from them here. Karl Philipp Moritz, Preliminary Ideas on the Theory of Ornament, 1793: "Application of the concept of isolation to ornament. The frame adorns a painting because it isolates it ... All settings adorn by containing and isolating the thing they set apart, by detaching it from the surrounding mass of other objects, and by presenting it as something exceptionally worthy of our attention ... The vase, the container par excellence, is thus an ornament in itself---because it embodies the idea of the thing that isolates and contains within itself ... A thing that is to contain will open and widen gradually---for, if it were as wide below as it is above, it would appear to be passive rather than active ... This idea of containment is most clearly manifest in the calyx of a flower, which falls back over itself to catch the falling dewdrops with its outermost rim, and to let nothing escape that approaches it from above." Adolf Loos, Ornament and Crime, 1910: "[T]he man of our day, who in response to an inner urge, smear the walls with erotic symbols is a criminal or a degenerate. It goes without saying that this impulse most frequently assails people with such symptoms of degeneracy in the lavatory. A country's culture can be assessed by the extent to which its lavatory walls are smeared. ... I have made the following discovery and I pass it on to the world: The evolution of culture is synonymous with the removal of ornament from utilitarian objects. I believed that with this discovery I was bringing joy to the world; it has not thanked me. People were sad and hung their heads. What depressed them was the realisation that they could produce no new ornaments ... Then I said: Weep not! ... we have fought our way through to freedom from ornament. See, the time is nigh ... Soon the streets of the city will glisten like white walls ... Then fulfilment will be come." Gottfried Semper, Concerning the Formal Principles of Ornament and Its Significance Artistic Symbol, 1856: "[T]he artistic feeling active in ornament, though it first appears as a very early stage, long remains uncertain of its own true nature ... It only unconsciously obeys the universal cosmic laws which the Greeks, as I believe, were the first and only nation to interpret and apply universally. What is this cosmic law? Perhaps we can trace it by dividing ornaments into categories ... 1. The Pendant. Pendant ornament is primarily associated with those qualities of visual form that we call symmetry ... Examples ... are the nose and ear pendants ... As heavy bodies that hang free, they swing with the wearer's every movement and thereby prepares us for the moment of tranquility and balance that will ensue ... The aesthetic value of symmetrical ornament is markedly enhanced by its influence on the actions of the individual whom it adorns. At rest, posture must be corrected; in motion, a degree of dignified restraint must be observed ... A convincing example of the aesthetic effect of the principle under discussion is the artistic pleasure evoked by comely female figures bearing vessels of water on their heads. These were the source of the canephori and caryatids that are important motifs in architecture ... 2. Annular or ring ornament. Annular ornament is mainly proportional: it serves to emphasize the proportions of the body, to remedy deficiencies, and in some circumstances to maintain, by exaggeration ... certain effects that may be characteristic of may suit a specific purpose ... Almost every culture known to ethnology has been seduces into barbaric lapses of taste by the attempt to lend authority to the human head--and to its individual possessor--at the expense of good proportions, by loading it with superstructures and other top-heavy ornaments. Only the Hellenic and kindred cultures never did this; and this in itself justifies their claim to be the only nonbarbarians. We ourselves still have our grenadier caps and our tubular felt hats: forms of unexampled barbarity ... 3. Directional ornament ... is designed to emphasize the direction and motion of the body ... It relates entirely to the antithesis between the front and back of a figure or object, and is intended primarily to be seen in profile ... It is interesting to observe how differences in national character are reflected in the dominance of one or other ornamental principle. The earthbound, law-abiding regularity of Egyptian art is reflected in the dominance of symmetrical ornament ... The Assyrians preferred the annular ornament ... here we detect the feudalistic, dynastic, yet centralizing culture of that nation ... The forest Indian of North America, decked in the flight feathers of the eagle, has a special feeling for the asymmetrical principle, with its emphasis on motion and direction entirely in keeping with his nomadic life as a hunter ... Among the Hellenes ... we find the freest combination of the three principles, each operating in the field appropriate to it."

Profound perplexity.(The Theory of Decorative Art: An Anthology of European and American Writings, 1750-1940)(Book Review): An article from: New Criterion

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Profound perplexity.(The Theory of Decorative Art: An Anthology of European and American Writings, 1750-1940)(Book Review): An article from: New Criterion
Francis Morrone
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Title: Profound perplexity.(The Theory of Decorative Art: An Anthology of European and American Writings, 1750-1940)(Book Review)
Author: Francis Morrone
Publication: New Criterion (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2002
Publisher: Foundation for Cultural Review
Volume: 21 Issue: 2 Page: 73(4)

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The Theory of Decorative Art - An Anthology of European and American Writings 1750-1940

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The Theory of Decorative Art - An Anthology of European and American Writings 1750-1940
I Frank
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The Theory of Decorative Art : An Anthology of European and American Writings, 1750-1940
Isabelle Frank
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The Theory of Decorative Art : An Anthology of European and American Writings, 1750-1940
Frank
Manufacturer: Yale Univ Pr
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John R. Blocker was a visionary who gifted Texans with a broad photographic canvas, rich in pictorial history as well as landscape pageantry. This collection of black-and-white photos from the 1920s to the 1940s truly captures the essence of Texas. The book also offers colorful essays of Texas history as well as segments of poetic prose that enhance the photos of our inspiring landscape, architecture, and heroic people.

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Masters of Early Travel Photography
Rh Value Publishing
Manufacturer: Random House Value Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0517493004
Release Date: 1985-08-07

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In 1855, when Jose da Fonseca and Pedro Carolino wrote an English phrasebook for Portuguese students, they faced just one problem: they didn't know any English. Even worse, they didn't own an English-to-Portuguese dictionary. What they did have, though, was a Portuguese-to-French dictionary, and a French-to-English dictionary. The linguistic train wreck that ensued is a classic of unintentional humor, now revived in the first newly selected edition in a century. Armed with Fonseca and Carolino's guide, a Portuguese traveler can insult a barber ("What news tell me? All hairs dresser are newsmonger"), complain about the orchestra ("It is a noise which to cleve the head"), go hunting ("let aim it! let make fire him"), and consult a handy selection of truly mystifying "Idiotisms and Proverbs."

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need Portuguese.......2007-06-08

This book is only as funny as the review promises if you speak Portuguese - otherwise you can't tell what they were translating FROM. You only get half the joke. Also, I have a friend who speaks Portuguese and she says the Portuguese in the book is archaic, as well.

Not funny........2007-03-06

Maybe it's the fault of the internet, a medium seemingly designed to expose the user to the worst possible grammar and spelling. Possibly it's the fact that I speak only English; if I was a speaker of Portuguese, I might have enjoyed this more.

The joke, "Look at this phrase: Isn't it bizarre?" is repeated hundreds of times. Keeping in mind that it wasn't authored to be a humorous book does give one a chuckle, as does the background story, but that means the back cover represents the best of the book.

Pardoning Fonseca.......2007-03-04

There is a short article in the March-April 2007 issue of Mental Floss magazine which expands a bit on "Original Cowgirls" explanation. According to the article, Fonseca was a legitimate scholar whose language guides weren't "lost in translation". Nineteen years after the publication of Fonseca's Portugese-French guide, Carolino did a poor translation and included Fonseca's name in the title

Abe Lincoln Laughed Heartily At This Book.......2006-01-25

In January 1864, Fred Seward, the son of Lincoln's Secretary of State, wrote of Lincoln and his young secretary, John Hay, walking over to the elder Seward's house one evening to share English As She Is Spoke. Once there, "As John Hay read aloud its queer inverted sentences, Lincoln and Seward laughed heartily, their minds finding a brief but welcome relief from care."

There is a certain satisfaction as now we laugh heartily at those same inverted sentences, knowing that we are sharing something special with one of the greatest men to have ever lived. If only, in the midst of our own war, we had a president with Lincoln's genuine and humble sense of humor.

What a crazy concept - a classic for fans of the truly unusual.......2006-01-07

Like a Seinfeld or I Love Lucy sitcom episode, the idea that you could write a book about the English language without being able to speak it - side splitting. I heard about this book on NPR and sought it for years. The hard cover was back ordered for a very long time so when the soft cover came my way, I grabbed it and went to the bath..err library. Funny stuff. Ironic, laughable, really silly and unique.

If you collect unusual literature, love humor or just need a laugh - give this book a read.

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From it's a Wonderful Life, to Star Wars, fantasy is not bound by a specific formula. It spans all genres, times and locals, and has contributed to the folklore and literature of every culture around the world. Writing the fantasy film guides you through the fantasy script process, without having to sprinkle the fairy dust.

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An excellent resource for fantasy writers........2006-12-17

Having read more than my share of creative writing books, with several titles focused on fantasy, I was pleasantly surprised that this one got it right.

The author breaks down what makes a story or screenplay part of the genre. She provides you with the conventions of fantasy so that, knowing them, you can break them in interesting ways.

To me, though, the exercises were alone worth the price of this book. Using one of these I broke down the film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and discovered dozens of "fantasy" elements in the script. Also, in going over the first "Lord of the Rings" film I looked over and listed the "grounding elements" -- those that make the story believable by placing things and events found within our own world. I also found the character arc (though not explicitly stated as that) idea within it fascinating: "_______ (character) desperately tries to achieve _______ (their desire) or prevent _______ (someone else's desire), even as _______ (their Nemesis) and _______ (other forces) try to prevent him from acheiving that. In the end, he goes from being a _______ (who he was at the story's start) to _______ (something different)."

As a fantasy author, I especially enjoyed the chapter on Character Creation. Her ideas of the Archetypes found in the genre have been added to my creative toolbox -- I have used a couple as starting points for several characters. Add one of her Archetypes to a standard fantasy Archetype, such as mixing a Demon with a Temptation Prone Friend, and something interesting just may happen.

Overall, I found this to be a strong entry into the field of creative writing for fantasy and sci-fi. A field where most of the books are minefields, roadmaps to oblivion, mind stultifiers, or very limited in their scope. This book is none of those. It has currently joined my small list of works I regularly turn to in my writing carreer. These include "The Writer's Journey" by Chris Vogler, "Creating Unforgetable Characters" by Linda Seger, and "The Character Naming Sourcebook."

Great screenwriting tool, from Creating Character author Marisa D'Vari.......2006-05-31

As the author of two screenwriting books and a former Hollywood executive, I suggest reading this book to jump-start your fantasy or sci-fi script.

What Sable Jak does exceptionally well is help the writer relax and connect with his or her fantasy world. Through the entire book, Jak's voice is reassuring and positive, urging you to let go of limitations and just do it.

Another major benefit of this book is the way that Jak guides us step by step into the process of turning out a saleable fantasy script. She supplies dozens of viable plot and story lines, character archetypes, and valuable exercises so that even if this book is your only screenwriting tool, you have all the ingredients you need to make magic.

Excellent Resource for Fantasy Film Screenwriters.......2005-12-23

Okay, I'll admit two things right off the bat: 1. I've never written a fantasy script. 2. I'm not a big fan of the genre. Yes, I love "Star Wars (Episodes III, IV and V)" but don't really think of them as "fantasy." The Lord of the Rings Trilogy really can't be beat and truly feel the human elements of the story transcended the "fantasy" elements. I guess my biggest issue of the fantasy film genre is that I really can't relate to it much. Whether I'm too distant, too grounded in my work-a-day reality, or just a bit too distracted to believe in Wizards, Dragons, Damsels in Distress, Magic Potions and Ogres.

Then I read this book.

Coming at screenwriting from more of a "logical" point of view I kept reading this book in hopes of picking apart the whole grasp of fantasy films. This is the book, I thought, that was going to help me make my arguments against the whole genre. What it did was teach me that Fantasy Films (adventure, romantic, sci-fi, modern world based ("BIG," "It's A Wonderful Life"), middle world based, outer world based, etc.) have many of the same elements you find in your standard genres (romantic comedy, western, action film, buddy picture, etc.). In fact, the more I read the book, the more I realized that if some of the archetypes found in fantasy films were plopped into the middle of a standard drama film - it would add an whole element that would enhance the film, not take away from it.

As Ms. Jak broke down all the elements of the Fantasy Film, from Wizards to Buddies, from Spells to Witchcraft, from Outer-Space to Central Europe - I found myself either itching to write a Fantasy Film or, at the very least, incorporate some of those archetypes into my current screenplays: "Maybe the main character has a Wizard he talks to, but he's not really a wizard, but a teacher could be the wizard character."

Ms. Jak says, early on, this book is not for beginning screenwriters but there are MANY MANY things a beginning screenwriter can learn about in the book that they could incorporate into their current screenplay (even if the story is a "buddy picture set on the streets of Hong Kong").

The book is clearly written with chapters in regards to what "exactly" is a Fantasy Film, doing the research and breaking apart the characters and situations.

One of the risks of doing a Fantasy Film is that so many of the archetypes border on the cliché (hero, maiden, witch, warlock, wizard, etc.) but what I found fun was in my own mind putting a twist on those clichés to make them different. She is both encouraging in those terms and she gives plenty of examples. She ENCOURAGES breaking the mould (and I would encourage it, too). And that's really where the fun comes in. Taking the normal and making it abnormal, twisting the clichés until they scream, finding the tent poles upon which the genre rests and then kicking them out from underneath. THIS is what makes writing Fantasy Films so much fun. You can't break the rules in a romantic comedy (trust me, I've tried). But with Fantasy you CAN break the rules, you're ENCOURAGED to break the rules - and Ms. Jak shows you how to do so.

If I have any complaints about the book, it is these:

1. After every chapter there is an "exercise" to do in regards to what you have just read. I don't know anyone who would actually stop reading this book to do the exercise. Though helpful, I'm sure, and a great learning tool - I just didn't see any reader not moving on to the next chapter so they could "write their script's story in epic poem form." These may have been better served in a separate chapter later in the book, once someone has read the book through.

2. I have found that the more I read books on screenwriting and film the more they mention certain films and/or certain websites. I hereby declare that books should now not only contain a bibliography (like this book does) but also a "cinemaography" and an "internetography" to list out both films and websites that are mentioned in the book.

Ms. Jak, especially in the section on research, mentions a number of websites she encourages the reader to visit. Then, in later chapters, she mentions more. It would be great to have a compendium of websites near the end of the book so someone doesn't have to hunt and peck later on.

Same with films. She mentions dozens of films as examples. Some contain many of the "standard" elements of a fantasy film while others are a great example of one type of conflict or one type of love story. This book would have been made better if there was a thorough listing in the back stating which films are mentioned in the book and why and listing other films to check out in the same genre. (Recently a Producer I know ripped me a new one for not seeing films in the genre I was writing.)

If you want to write a Fantasy Film, this book is an excellent resource. If you are a new screenwriter just starting out - I would give this a look, too. This book is both fascinating AND fun.

Excellent guidance for writing fantasy.......2004-10-08

"Writing the Fantasy Film" covers everything from character development and plotting to spells and religion. The author brings the magic in the enterprise of writing to life. This book will find a place next to Joseph Campbell's "The Hero's Journey" on my writer's bookshelf.

In addition to the overall high quality of the book, it genuinely shines in the particular information and techniques. The end-of-chapter exercises can truly enhance the abilities of a writer and therefore, the perfection of any fantasy script. The chapter on scripting battle scenes is worth the price of book alone. If you're working on a fantasy script, make sure you pick this book up.

Dan Rahmel
Author: "Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking"

An epic look at how to make your fantasy story enchanting.......2004-10-03

'Writing the Fantasy Film' is one of those books that takes all the obsession of a D&D fanatic and combines it with the more traditional habits of the screenwriter.

Though there is no substitute for shear creative genuis, Writing The Fantasy Film, brings novice fantasy writers more than just one step closer to creating thier own 'Lord of the Rings'.

Whereas other 'how to' books talk about structure, formatting and gramatical pitfalls, this book does not. Instead, it chooses to focus on the elements that make a fantasy story a fantasy story. Though it does touch on the tranditional thoughts and theories of characters such as the anti-hero, reluctant hero, the evil friend, and comic relief, the book expands on them adding genre specific archetypes like 'the captive magic maker', and 'the witch'.

In simple detail, the book guides a new fantasy writer through all the rigors of harnessing the truly epic scope that a fantasy script can often encompasses, refining those concepts and finally weaving a tale so grand and imaginative in scale that it leaves the reader, and ultimately the audience, in absolute awe.

With chapters devoted to the purposes and proprietors of magic, possible religions, political structures, geography, creature construction (which the author refers to as 'beasties') and at least a dozen more fantasy specific segments, this is the book beat about writing in in the genre.

Being a fantasy screenwriter myself and a fan of the genre in general, one would think that I would be biased towards such a book. However, it is the opposite that is true. Knowing as much as I do about the genre and having read popular books such as the 'Dragonlance' and 'Stones of Shannara' series of books when they first came out, instantly makes me skeptical of any writer who claims to have knowledge of, let alone understand the meaning behind, fantasy writing.

Happliy, I admit that I'm no longer skeptical about 'Writing the Fantasy Film.' It has easily encompassed, and embraced, the mythical lore that is the astoundingly magical world of fantasy.

I would recommend this book to any fantasy writer regardless of thier experience level with the genre as the author as obviously shown her love and understanding of what it takes to write the fantasy film.

Tony Machin
www.tonymachin.com

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Mel Bay Complete Dobro Player Book/CD Set
Stacy Phillips
Manufacturer: Mel Bay Pubns
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Stacy Phillips is an internationally acclaimed soloist and author on Resonator Guitar. This comprehensive book took years to produce and is the culmination of Stacy's many years of playing the instrument, studying new Resonator techniques and interviewing other Resonator greats. This book achieves the following objectives: 1. To present an in-depth survey of the styles in which well-rounded lap guitarist should be competent. 2. To examine the playing styles and techniques of some of the of the world's greatest Resonator guitarists. 3. To catalog many of the licks that are lingua franca in the world of Resonator guitarists. 4. To indicate some of the underlying relationships between notes, keys, and chords by introducing some basic music theory as it relates specifically to the six-string guitar in G tuning. 5. To gain insights into the world of Resophonic guitar stylings and performance through interviews with some of the top players. 6. To demonstrate unconventional concepts in order to stimulate fresh approaches to playing the instrument. Tablature included.

The double-CD set presents more than 90 minutes of stereo recording featuring Stacy Phillips on Dobro and Paul Howard on guitar. Play-along tracks are included for several of the tunes.

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The best collection of Middleton's puzzles thus far

Simon & Schuster Super Crostics Book #6 (Simon & Schuster Super Crostics Book)

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ASIN: 0743236963
Release Date: 2002-10-29

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Crostic Connoisseurs, It's Time to Meet Your Match!

Simon & Schuster presents a stunning new collection of 185 classic crostic puzzles from the legendary Thomas Middleton series! Selected from out-of-print books, these delightful brainteasers will challenge even the savviest crostic aficionados.

Crostics are a lot like crosswords, but even more fun. The clues are somewhat trickier. And then there's the treat at the end of each puzzle: when you've completely filled in the grid, a passage from a well-known author is revealed.

So sharpen your pencil, put on your thinking cap, and get ready for hours of exciting puzzling. Simon & Schuster's Super Crostics Series #6 is guaranteed to break your brain and leave you smarting for more.

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Binding.......2006-02-24

Haven't used it yet but was disappointed that I didn't pick up in the description that it wasn't spiral bound. Lots of puzzles but working with it will be annoying. Not sure, but I thought the paper stock was not as heavy as spiral bound crostics. I have a feeling I'll have to forego half the puzzles because of that.

My bad!!!

The best collection of Middleton's puzzles thus far.......2002-12-08

This is the very best collection of Middleton's crostic puzzles that I have ever encountered. (And I have done a lot of his puzzles over the years.)

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Quite funny, if not for uber-fanboys.......2007-07-27

You need to know the series fairly well to get some of the jokes, and the humor and many references are decidedly British, but I had a lot of fun with this book.

Some folk who take Star Trek a mite too seriously take offense to this book, so if you have no stomach for a) irreverence and b) the Brits, you might not enjoy this.

Otherwise, I found it a gentle jab at the "revered science fiction cash cow" we've come to love (until Voyager).

If only Star Trek Had this much humor..........2005-08-21

I am a trekkie/er in my own right, and I seriously disagree with anything bad that has been said about this book. This is a fantastic romp through the trek universe with a whole bunch of brits willing to make fun of themselves and others for something they like a whole hell of a lot. The stories of how things were cancelled and naysayed and how people act about star trek in general are spoofed wonderfully here. All of you who didn't find it funny, surely don't have a sense of humor about yourselves and the show and should lighten up. But if you like to laugh, or get a good chuckle from turning a phrase, this is a fun book. enjoy it!

waste of money.......2005-07-02

The only thing I agree with is the title, this book is a completely useless piece of ****!! all the parodies and jokes made no sense to me, thank god I didn't buy it instead borrowed it from a friend and he too says it was a complete waste of time and money..

May be Hazardous To Your Health.......2000-11-22

If you are a Star Trek fan, you will either love this book, or hate it. This should be obvious from the reviews already posted, which seem to almost invariably give the book either 1 or 5 stars. The reason for this is that the book is hilariously funny, but has a wickedly mean sense of humor. Therefor, if you take your fandom very seriously, DO NOT READ THIS, as it will cause irreparable psychological dammage! If, on the other hand, you are able to laugh at Trek as well as your own geekdom, then by all means DO READ IT! But procede with caution, as you may find yourself incapacitated with laughter.

Simply the Best.......2000-11-15

This is the best Star Trek book ever. Do not buy if you are a sad person with no sense of humor.

The Completely Useless Encyclopedia: (Incorporating the Junior Doctor Who Book of Lists) (Doctor Who (BBC Paperback))

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Fanboy delight! If you're a true fan, you WILL laugh.

The Completely Useless Encyclopedia: (Incorporating the Junior Doctor Who Book of Lists) (Doctor Who (BBC Paperback))
Chris Howarth , and Steve Lyons
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Laugh out loud FUNNY.......2005-01-10

This is one of the few books that I have laughed out loud until tears streamed down my face!!! When trying to share the funniest entries, I can't even read them without laughing again. From analyzing the famous "Yeti on the lou" Pertwee phrase to including a table of contents containing only the letters of the alphabet, this is humor and wit at its best. I have never found a funnier Doctor Who book and I am hard pressed to name a funnier novel in general. If you do not have this book you don't know what you're missing!!! A++++

Irreverent worship!.......2002-01-13

This book is an incredible collection of phrases and Whoisms that have appeared throughout Doctor Who's many years on the air. The authors have managed to poke fun at the good Doctor while assuring the reader that they're really on our side. It's a lot like making fun of your family - only another family memeber can get away with it. If you're not family, watch out! From "AAH" to "ZORG AND ORG," it's all there - every last tasty fun morsel that makes Doctor Who a worldwide institution.

Hilarious and Perfect.......1999-02-22

This text is the funniest book I have ever read... Poking fun at not only Doctor Who, but the fandom of Doctor Who, this book is a laugh-riot from the introductory debate over stories' names, to the final index page which lists simply the letters of the alphabet and the Dedication to Godzilla. My favorite parts: the description of Season Eighteen as an "amusing omission from The Doctors: Thirty Years of Time Travel" and the description of Lazar's Disease as a syndrome whose main symptom is removing one's clothing... Lyons & Howarth are to be commended for such a devistatingly funny work.

Fanboy delight! If you're a true fan, you WILL laugh........1997-09-29

Hilarious & irreverent, the useless encyclopedia looks unflinchingly at the schitzophrenic british fan base, the shoddy "classic" episodes, the ludicrous "new adventures", and just about everything and anything "Who" and useless. Written by fans for fans.

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