Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2012

Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2012

by RobertLeroyRipley (Author), RobertLeroyRipley (Author)

Synopsis

Following hot on the heels of last year's best-selling edition, Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2012 offers an entirely new compendium of bizarre facts and features in a stunning new design, including a section on the wacky and amazing feats of the Olympic games past and present, and an 8-page pull-out featuring Ripley's first ever odditorium, which opened in 1933. For the legions of dedicated Ripley's fans, and anyone else on the planet who loves unbelievable facts and jaw-dropping images, the latest annual in the bestselling series is a feast of delights. Meet the man who chews molten lead, the cat that can predict death, the vending machine that dispenses live crabs and the artist who paints portraits with burger grease. Intriguing interviews with some of the astounding individuals who feature in the book spotlight their achievements and reveal their motivations, and informative 'Ripley's Research' boxes give the scientific explanation behind some of the most incredible tales, such as how people have turned their fingers into magnets.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Publisher: Random House Books
Published: 13 Oct 2011

ISBN 10: 1847946704
ISBN 13: 9781847946706
Book Overview: A completely new edition of one the best-selling of all Christmas annuals

Media Reviews
You'll be amazed at the worldwide oddities Ripley has in the 2012 annual, including long-legged creepy crawlies known as harvestmen and the woman with six-metre-long hair! -- 5 Stars Star! magazine For anyone who loves astonishing faces and jaw-dropping images, the latest annual in the best-selling series is a feast The People
Author Bio
Robert LeRoy Ripley was an American cartoonist who created and developed the world-famous Ripley's Believe It or Not! cartoon strip in the years after the First World War. He travelled the globe in search of unusual objects and stories, and built up an extraordinary collection of everything from shrunken heads to dinosaur eggs and iron maidens. These are now exhibited in Ripley museums around the world, including one in London's Piccadilly Circus. The Ripley's Believe It or Not! annual has become an international best-seller.