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Non-Essential Mnemonics: An Unnecessary Journey Into Senseless Knowledge
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ISBN13: 9781938849282
Publisher: Prospect Park Books
Published: Sep 9 2014
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.20 Depth: 5.20
Language: English
McSweeney's columnist Kent Woodyard brings new life to the mnemonic memory devices of a bygone era, from creative reinterpretations of classic mnemonics to original creations of dubious usage. Paired with whimsical illustrations, this book is the perfect gift for the word wizards of the world, as well as collectors of useless pop-culture trivia.
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