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Weird, funny and off-beat books.
With the advent of book superstore Amazon.com it is now easier than ever to find that rare book, share your own reviews, or learn about an interesting new subject. Conversely, self publishing has decreased barrier to entry, and publshing your voice is now a reality for many. The only problem - silly, bizarre, or just plain awful books that you would have never expected to be published. Here are some books that would probably have never made to the shelves of your local bookstore.
(This lens is rated R due to potentially offensive book titles and mature subject matter.)
Weird Book of the Month
How to Date a White Woman: A Practical Guide for Asian Men
According to Amazon.com, 30% of customers buy the video game Civilization IV instead. I guess playing video games, and not dating white women go hand in hand!
Amazon Price: $28.99 (as of 10/16/2008)
The Grand List
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The Zen of Farting by Reepah Gud Wan
Barring a sequel, something tells me Reepah Gud Wan is a one hit wonder as a author.1 point
English as a Second F*cking Language: How to Swear Effectively, Explained in Detail with Numerous Examples Taken From Everyday Life by Sterling Johnson
A wonderful gift idea for your favorite alien, no matter which side of the immigration debate you are on.1 point
Knitting With Dog Hair: Better A Sweater From A Dog You Know and Love Than From A Sheep You'll Never Meet by Kendall Crolius
For the fashion conscious reader, comes bundled with Metrosexual Guide to Style: A Handbook for the Modern Man (also on this list).1 point
There Are Only Two Religions in the Whole World by Akil
From the Author of The Goddess Blackwoman: Mother of Civilization, and From Niggas to Gods, Vol. II: Escaping Niggativity and Becoming God comes a book about religion.1 point
Faggots by Larry Kramer
"There are now more faggots in the entire United States than all the yids and kikes put together," and that's just page four. Believe it or not this book is actually somewhat of a classic.0 points
From Niggas to Gods, Vol. II: Escaping "Niggativity" and Becoming God by Akil
Is this a book about religion or clever pun making? One way to find out.0 points
How to Be an Internet Pornographer by Lady Sharlot
A potentially useful read, for those of us contemplating a career change.0 points
The Good Faggot Guide (Black Country Kitchen) by Ghislaine Povey
I *think* this book is about cooking.0 points
Deliberate Acts of Needless Meanness: A Miscellany of Mischief-Making by Justin Rosenholtz
Deliberate Mean Act #1 - When tourists ask you to take their photo, make sure you don't get their heads in the shot. They'll soon stop troubling the locals.0 points
The Other 'F' Word by Barry Seltzer
Whether you are interested in flatulence, crepitation, gaseous emissions or miasmic effluence, this book is a breath of fresh air.0 points
Spooge by Dave Schwind
A paramedic chronicles a year's worth of emergency room gore, all of which is mysteriously labeled as spooge.0 points
The Reptilian Agenda
Amazing confirmation that a reptilian extraterrestrial race has controlled the world for thousands of years.0 points
Tickle His Pickle: Your Hands-On Guide to Penis Pleasing by Sadie Allison
Tickle His Pickle Book by Sadie Allison0 points
Trapped in the Closet Chapters 1-12 (Unrated Version)
R. Kelly's R&B soap opera.0 points
Taming A Liger: Unexpected Spiritual Lessons From Napoleon Dynamite by Jeff Dunn
An unexpected book about an unexpectedly awful movie.0 points
After Man: A Zoology of the Future by Dougal Dixon
A fictional morphology of future animals should make for a fascinating read.0 points
Lonely Planet Signspotting (Lonely Planet Pictorial)
I saw this book in a store and it has some hilarious signs from all over the world.0 points
Major Conflict: One Gay Man's Life in the Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell Military by Jeffrey Maj Usa (Ret) Mcgowan
Kind of a serious book I wouldn't have included if not for the pun, General E. Speaking.0 points
The Mullet: Hairstyle of the Gods by Mark Larson
The much maligned mullet gets a glam makeover! Actually, I'm pretty sure this is yet another tongue in cheek bashing of the much maligned mullet.0 points
The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory by Carol J. Adams
The author argues against sex and meat as objects of male desire.0 points
Stupid White Men ...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation! by Michael Moore
According to Mr. Moore, racism and sexism are not part of the problem.0 points
Ninja Mind Control by Ashida Kim
The great Ashida Kim is neither a ninja master, nor Japanese or Korean as the pseudonym would suggest. Aside from publishing multiple Ninjutsu books Kim is purported to have run a "black belt mill" ninjutsu academy in Florida.0 points
Capitalist Nigger: The Road to Success : A Spider Web Doctrine by Chika A. Onyeani
This book is a must read for anyone attempting make money by publishing an outlandish book with a sensanionalist title.0 points
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Clear Thinking (The Complete Idiot's Guide) by Joe LoCicero
Maybe if you are a complete idiot... Nevermind.0 points
Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution by Michael J. Behe
Yet another Creationist textbook.0 points
20 Things You Should Read (Twentys) by David Edwards
Some good meta-reading: reading about reading. Stay tuned for more recommended books with book recommendations.0 points
Reader Feedback
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genglo
Some hilarious titles here! Welcome to Shopping HQ Posted April 16, 2007 |
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shiznaught
Thanks for your kind words! I followed the link but wasn't sure how to join the group. Posted April 16, 2007 |
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Crystal_Booth
Great lens. I invite you to join Favorite Authors and Novels. Hope to see you in the group! Thanks, Crystal Posted April 15, 2007 |
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