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Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder: Pronged Ants, Horned Humans, Mice on Toast, and Other Marvels of Jurassic Techno Logy
by Lawrence Weschler
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A nondescript storefront operation in Los Angeles, California, the Museum of Jurassic Technology actually exists — that may be the only thing about it that is for certain. The creation of David Wilson, a man of prodigiously unusual imagination, the... ( read more)
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Found II: More of the Best Lost, Tossed, and Forgotten Items from Around the World
by Davy Rothbart
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Found II, the follow-up to the acclaimed national bestseller, contains an engrossing, eye-opening assortment of the latest and greatest lost, tossed, and forgotten items — love notes, shopping lists, doodles, and diary entries — from around the... ( read more)
List Price $14.00
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Used - Trade Paper
Emily's Secret Book of Strange (Emily the Strange)
by Cosmic Debris
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In the same highly graphic style of 'Emily the Strange', this book gives the fan more of Emily's catchphrases, philosophies, and mischievious ways, and also offers a peek at her inner world.... ( read more)
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Used - Hardcover
Found: The Best Lost, Tossed, and Forgotten Items from Around the World
by Davy Rothbart
From Powells.com
Sometimes more banal than so called "reality" programs, and all the more poignant for it, Found is an eclectic, sometimes bizarre and frequently fascinating compilation. An addictive read for the voyeur in you. Georgie, Powells... ( read more)
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Good Citizen's Handbook : a Guide To Proper Behavior (01 Edition)
by Jennifer Mcknight-trontz
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From the author of YES YOU CAN, a fun collection of art and advice culled from government and school citizenship publications from the 1950s-'60s. Brief introduction explaining the Good Citizen concept (that by obeying even minor laws and social... ( read more)
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My Secret : Postsecret Book (07 Edition)
by Frank Warren
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Postsecret.com founder Frank Warren is back with a fresh and compelling companion to his wildly popular Los Angeles Times bestseller, PostSecret. For My Secret, a collectible, paper-over-board book that includes a page of vibrant, decorative stickers... ( read more)
List Price $21.99
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Used - Hardcover
Harold Lloyd's Hollywood Nudes in 3D!
by Suzanne Lloyd
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Beginning in the 1940s until his death in 1971, legendary silent film comedian Harold Lloyd photographed young women who dreamed of making it in Hollywood. Close to 200 never-before-seen photographs have been culled for this collection, edited by Lloyd's... ( read more)
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Used - Hardcover
F My Life
by Maxime Valette
Publisher Comments
Today, my boss fired me via text message. I don't have a text messaging plan. I paid 25 cents to get fired. Your girlfriend dumped you, your car broke down, your boss passed you up for the big promotion. Life's not fair, but there is one sure-fire way to... ( read more)
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Formica & Design
by Susan Grant Lewin
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This profusely illustrated and comprehensive examination of Formica surveys all aspects of the brand's artistic and cultural influence. Soon after its invention, Formica laminate was used as a decorative material, adorning such interiors as those of the... ( read more)
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Used - Hardcover
Etiquette for Outlaws
by Rob Cohen
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“ A fast, fun read … now … you too can be a rebel without a clue for a while.”... ( read more)
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Love Hotels: The Hidden Fantasy Rooms of Japan
by Misty Keasler
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Sex creates odd cultural conventions everywhere, but nowhere has an institution quite like the Japanese love hotel. To be rented by the hour for amorous liaisons, the theme rooms revealed in this provocative collection of photographs are steeped in... ( read more)
List Price $40.00
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Stuff White People Like: A Definitive Guide to the Unique Taste of Millions
by Christian Lander
Staff Pick
Have you ever wondered what white people are all about? From modern furniture to Oscar parties to self-deprecating humor, hardwood floors, irony, and knowing what's best for poor people, the white race is finally demystified thanks to Christian Lander's... ( read more)
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The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions
by Kenji Kawakami
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In Japan Kenji Kawakami is famous for his tireless promotion of Chindogu: the art of the unuseless idea. Meant to solve problems of modern life, these bizarre and logic-defying gadgets and gizmos are actually entirely impractical.
Addicts of the... ( read more)
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The Goth Bible: A Compendium for the Darkly Inclined
by Nancy Kilpatrick
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What you don't know about goths could fill a book! An artistic culture that revels in the Victorian romantic movement, "The goth Bible brings to light the traditions and history of all that is goth. The goth culture has been one of the most controversial... ( read more)
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Bettie Page Rules
by Jim Silke
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If ever there were reason to believe in love at first sight, that reason would be Bettie Page. From the moment the first pin-ups of Bettie appeared, the world fell in love. Even now, a half-century after those first pictures were published, men desire... ( read more)
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Lastnightsparty: Where Were You Last Night?
by Merlin Bronques
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Bared flesh, intertwined tongues, and "de rigueur" attitudes are all capturedby Bronques's lens in photographs that are fresh, fun, and hot.... ( read more)
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Everything You Know is Wrong: The Disinformation Guide to Secrets and Lies
by Russ Kick
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This book begins where You Are Being Lied Toleft off. Once again, an amazing group of investigative journalists, researchers, insiders, dissidents, and academics peels back consensus reality and shows us what's really happening. Hard, documented evidence... ( read more)
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100% India
by Catherine Geel
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Like an anthropologist's field notebook documenting objects found and bought, 100% India is packed with page after kaleidoscope page of objects and ephemera. Journalist Geel and designer Lévy canvass every tangible thing made in India. Even the most... ( read more)
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Used - Hardcover
Building Bots: Designing and Building Warrior Robots
by William Gurstelle
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This is the definitive guide to designing and building warrior robots like those seen on BattleBots, Robotica, and Robot Wars. It walks robot enthusiasts of all ages step-by-step through the design and building process, enabling them to create any number... ( read more)
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You Are Here
by Katharine Harmon
Staff Pick
Maps are magical pieces of paper. Who doesn't love to pore over them and imagine traveling to New York, Paris, Amsterdam or even Weed, California? Maps are reassuring when you are lost, and they inspire you to dream when you're stagnant. Author Katherine... ( read more)
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Used - Trade Paper
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