The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment is a light book, but not in terms of its contents because it doesn’t have any text. It’s actually a lamp shaped like a tome. Part of the proceeds from the sale go to Edukans.
The Enlightenment is a light book, but not in terms of its contents because it doesn’t have any text. It’s actually a lamp shaped like a tome. Part of the proceeds from the sale go to Edukans.
A book that packs three great genres under a single cover. Not only does it have ninjas, pirates and zombies (and a unicorn) – it’s described as “part Napoleon Dynamite, part The Matrix.”
Not to be confused with this other playbook, Dad’s Playbook is filled with quotes from some of the best coaches in sports. Not just for fathers but for anyone looking for wisdom and inspiration.
To promote his rolling papers, Snoop Dogg teamed up with Pereira & O’Dell to create Rolling Words. Its pages are filled with song lyrics and double as rolling papers. The spine acts as a match striker.
Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang define love in simple but true terms in Charles M. Schulz’ 1965 book, Love is Walking Hand in Hand. The book is out of print, hence its high price. (Thanks Bea!)
Etsy seller Cleverhands makes straps with small loops for carrying pens and pencils while wrapped around a book, sketchpad or journal. There’s also a version that carries cellphones.
Someday a “book” will be but bits of data, just one of the many functions embedded in our gadgets. Here’s a look at the soon-to-be lost art of printing and bookbinding, courtesy of Glen Milner.
Another bestselling book by Bart King, the Big Book of Spy Stuff unveils top-secret information and reveals espionage tricks in plain and humorous prose. A fun read for kids and adults alike.
A collection of over 1000 personal drawings and concept images from his films. This 430 page hardcover book would do any coffee table proud. Deluxe Edition ($299) includes a signed lithograph.
Arm yourself with hundreds of rude statements, smackdowns and comebacks for insulting the intelligence, appearance, sexual prowess and even, dare we say it… the mama of your foes.
..You Must Taste Before You Die features the best Scotches, Ryes and Bourbons, as selected by former Whisky Magazine editor Dominic Roskrow and a team of conoisseurs from around the world.
Get help with today’s social dilemmas, such as whether to friend your boss on Facebook, which airplane armrest is yours, appropriate texting, and how to generally not be a rude person.
Zach Golden’s smart-ass website is now a smart-ass cookbook, providing tips and insights into what you should cook for any occasion – with the occasional swear word thrown in for spice.
Batman must use his detective skills to unravel a series of brutal murders in Gotham City in the first of two stories in what Batman junkies are calling an instant classic in the series.
Among the many talents of Guy Laramee is sculpting. His projects Biblios and The Great Wall are made of thick tomes carved into landscapes, from mountains to canyons to ancient temples.
A gorgeous hardcover book chronicling 10 years of environments, weapons, characters, vehicles and enemies from the Halo universe. A video game book that actually belongs on your coffee table.
The voluminous Modernist Cuisine hides the secret to making the Ultimate Hamburger. We stopped paying attention to the video halfway through because BRAIN WANTS BURGER NOW.
In the new book, 100 Facts About Sharks, you’ll learn dozens of things you never knew about sharks – all of which are completely fabricated. Wonder if their book about pandas is any more accurate.
A choose your own adventure book for puzzle geeks. The Tic Tac Tome has over 1,400 pages and even gives you the option of going first or letting the book go first. You can only play as the X though.
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