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Crazy Competitions. 100 Weird and Wonderful Rituals from Around the World by Nigel Holmes (2018, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTaschen
ISBN-10383653908X
ISBN-139783836539081
eBay Product ID (ePID)2309465183
Product Key Features
Number of Pages216 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameCrazy Competitions. 100 Weird and Wonderful Rituals from Around the World
Publication Year2018
SubjectGeneral, Popular Culture, Curiosities & Wonders, Graphic Arts / Illustration
TypeNot Available
AuthorNigel Holmes
Subject AreaDesign, Reference, Social Science, Games & Activities
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight23.8 Oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width7.5 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN2018-275120
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal790.1/34
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisWhether it's flinging frozen rats or parading in holly evergreens, racing snails or carrying wives, human beings have long displayed their creativity in wild, odd, and sometimes just wonderful rituals and competitions. To show what lengths we'll go to uphold our eccentric customs, British American graphic designer Nigel Holmes channels his belief in the power of hilarity to bring together a bewilderingly funny tour around the globe in search of incredible events, all dryly explained with brilliant infographics. You'll encounter the startling facts behind peat-bog snorkeling in Wales (wet suits recommended), hotdog-swallowing in the USA (tip: avoid breakfast), or who can make a baby cry quickest in Japan. Through this gallimaufry of gamesmanship and passion, an endearingly warm and affectionate portrait of human endeavor and good humor emerges as Holmes proves, page after page, that when it comes to feats of bravery, endurance, or sheer nonsense, the world is united as one in the fine and often hilarious way of celebrating culture., Ever heard of the Air Sex Championships in Austin, Texas? How about bog snorkeling in Llanwrtyd, Wales? No? Then brace yourself for Nigel Holmes's bewilderingly funny ride through the wildest, oddest, and most wonderful cultural events. From snail racing and baby crying to throwing just about anything, hilarious infographics reveal the lengths we'll go to uphold our eccentric customs.
LC Classification NumberGV749.7
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