Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Strikingly True (8) (ANNUAL)
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The newest title in the Ripley's Annual series is a compendium of new and bizarre stories, pictures and interviews all of which are packaged nicely within a vibrant red foil and lenticular cover. 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 our bestselling series is a feast of delights. Be amazed at a portrait made from 200,000 dead ants, the man who traversed the English Channel by holding onto a bunch of balloons, and the single human hair featuring paintings of all 42 American presidents. A compendium of incredible and bizarre facts, stories, interviews and features, presented in a stunning new design, this book also drives readers to Ripley’s fully interactive website. There are intriguing interviews with some of the astounding individuals who are featured in the book that spotlight their achievements and reveal more about what motivates them. A dramatic eight-page gatefold sections presents Ripley’s first ever odditorium, which showcased sideshow performers and was built for the World’s Trade Fair in 1933. This features a selection of choice memorabilia including Robert Ripley’s original annotated list of performers. Informative “Ripley’s Research” boxes give the scientific explanation behind some of the most incredible tales in the book, such as how people have turned their fingers into magnets. A section on the Olympic games, past and present, highlights the wacky as well as the amazing feats that have taken place at the height of sporting achievement. Additional black and white Ripley archive photographs feature throughout the book, and miscellaneous lists are also scattered throughout. This year specially commissioned photographic features will also appear in the book.
| Dimensions | 9 x 0.9 x 11.75 inches |
| Edition | 0 |
| Isbn 10 | 1609910001 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1609910006 |
| Item Weight | 3.19 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Part Of Series | ANNUAL |
| Print Length | 256 pages |
| Publication Date | September 13, 2011 |
| Publisher | Ripley Publishing |
| Reading Age | 10 years and up |
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Another Amazing Aggregation!
Next summer this reviewer marks his 50th anniversary as a Ripley's fan! My parents & I visited the old Ripley's Museum in Atlantic City in 1962, shortly before I turned eleven. I followed the cartoon in the New York Daily Mirror and the Sunday Journal-American & started collecting the Pocket Book paperbacks. Half a century later I read the cartoon on comics.com each day, and I always look forward to new books."Strikingly True" will be enjoyed by longtime Ripley fans as well as newbies. Pour yourself a cup of your favorite beverage (even if it is molten lava!), find a comfortable place to read, and prepare to be amazed! Then share this book with friends. Believe This, Or Don't !!
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It is a modern day Ripley
Ripley for the modern age. Not as quaint as the old hand drawn illustrations ... Ripley for the digital age lots of digital photos.
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Ripley's Continues to Fascinate
This book was for my 11 year old son. He's a big fan of Ripley's Believe It or Not books, and this one does not disappoint. Great photos, drawing and write-ups.
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Believe it or Not!
My brother is going to love it! Fast Shipping! Book is hard cover and size is in perfect condition as described. Going to have a great time reading all the cool info. Will Def order again from seller!
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Great book for preteens
Great book for preteens! Gave this as a small Christmas gift at family gathering, and the children were glued to this book!
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i love ripleys !!!!!!
yoou can never go wrong when u order a ripleys book its always so fasinating to see whats crazy and new in ripleys world....i soooooo love the book
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Ripley's
Nice condition - I'm fine with this purchase, was disapointed to see that I missed the fact that it was not the newest edition, but 2011 - which explained the price deal!
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OKAY
GOOD CONDITION! TOOK LONGER THEN HOPED! HAD TO GET SON SOMETHING ELSE FOR HIS BIRHTDAY CAUSE THIS ITEM TOOK LONGER THEN I WAS HOPING! A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED CAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS SHIPPED OUT A COUPLE DAYS AFTER I MADE MY PURCHASE BUT IT WASN'T SHIPPED UNTIL ALMOST TWO WEEKS LATER.
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Don’t be afraid to buy the used ones too....
It’s an older book we didn’t have but “it’s new to my son”. Great price and more time spent reading and talking about cool stuff we learn instead of more “screens
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