Crazy Competitions. 100 Weird and Wonderful Rituals from Around the World
Hardcover, 7.5 x 7.5 in., 1.48 lb, 216 pages
US$ 25
Ever heard of the Air Sex Championships in Austin, Texas? How about bog snorkeling in Llanwrtyd, Wales? No? Then brace yourself for Nigel Holmes’s bewilderingly funny ride through the wildest, oddest, and most wonderful cultural events. From snail racing and baby crying to throwing just about anything, hilarious infographics reveal the lengths we’ll go to uphold our eccentric customs.
Customer reviews (6)
Everyone’s a Winner
A guide to the world’s weirdest, most thrilling competitions
Whether it’s flinging frozen rats or parading in holly evergreens, racing snails or carrying wives, human beings have long displayed their creativity in wild, odd, and sometimes just wonderful rituals and competitions. To show what lengths we’ll go to uphold our eccentric customs, British American graphic designer Nigel Holmes channels his belief in the power of hilarity to bring together a bewilderingly funny tour around the globe in search of incredible events, all dryly explained with brilliant infographics.You’ll encounter the startling facts behind peat-bog snorkeling in Wales (wet suits recommended), hotdog-swallowing in the USA (tip: avoid breakfast), or who can make a baby cry quickest in Japan. Through this gallimaufry of gamesmanship and passion, an endearingly warm and affectionate portrait of human endeavor and good humor emerges as Holmes proves, page after page, that when it comes to feats of bravery, endurance, or sheer nonsense, the world is united as one in the fine and often hilarious way of celebrating culture.
Crazy Competitions. 100 Weird and Wonderful Rituals from Around the World
Hardcover, 7.5 x 7.5 in., 1.48 lb, 216 pages
ISBN 978-3-8365-3908-1
Edition: English
Edition: English
ISBN 978-3-8365-3910-4
Edition: French
Edition: French
Customer reviews (6)
Fun book
Elen, October 27, 2021
Book is absolutely fun with a nice illustrations on every page but there is not much text about competitions except few main ones, so you will need to Google things that you get interested in and that's ok. Good value for money. In you are thinking about putting this book as a present for someone, go for it.
Fun, interesting and for the adventurous, invaluable!
Nick, October 27, 2021
This is a beautifully designed and produced volume with hilarious insights into some of the world's most unusual competitions, and in many cases, suggestions as to how to stand a chance of winning them! This has given the whole family a good deal of entertainment.
Curioso
Jesús, November 22, 2021
Es un libro pequeñito pero muy curioso
Genau was der Titel verspricht
Sebastian, November 02, 2021
Verrückte Rekorde und Wettbewerbe zum Staunen, Schmunzeln und Unterhalten.
Sehr schön illustriert und nach Kontinenten sortiert, voll mit gut gemachten, bunten und interessanten Infografiken. Inspirierend und verspielt, für alle Fans von unnützem Wissen.
Sehr schön illustriert und nach Kontinenten sortiert, voll mit gut gemachten, bunten und interessanten Infografiken. Inspirierend und verspielt, für alle Fans von unnützem Wissen.
Super
Francois, October 29, 2021
Je suis très heureux de mon achat, ce livre est très chouette et plein d’anecdotes et de détails sur différentes compétitions plus folles les unes que les autres. Les enfants sont fans.
Funny
Fabio Iso, October 28, 2021
Libro molto interessante per persone molto curiose.