The History of the Snowman Bob Eckstein

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The History of the Snowman by Bob Eckstein

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Summary

An exploration of the snowman's enigmatic past and the perfect quirky wintertime book to give or receive.

The History of the Snowman Summary

The History of the Snowman by Bob Eckstein

The History of the Snowman: From the Ice Age to the Flea Market recounts Bob Eckstein's harrowing quest to solve the enormous mystery surrounding the first snowman. By travelling back in time, this book sheds new light on its enigmatic past - beginning in the present-day, an era in which the snowman reigns as King of Kitsch, and ending in the Dark Ages with the creation of the first snowman. Nothing like this exists to date; it's a Christmas book that's cool and mature, but still appeals to traditionalists.

The History of the Snowman Reviews

"A priceless collection of very important useless information." -- Gary Sohmers, radio host and appraiser on PBS's Antiques Roadshow
"In these Brangelina- and Tomkat-saturated times, it's hard to believe a celebrity on the order of the snowman has gone centuries without a proper biography. Thankfully Bob Eckstein has righted this wrong with his charming and elbow-the-guy-on-the-bus-next-to-you fascinating tale of the world's first true arbiter of cool." -- Brian Farnham, editor-in-chief, Time Out New York
"Fascinating and entertaining. The snowman meant very little to me, but now he's fraught with meaning." -- Len Belzer, host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Comedy Hour
"Thoroughly researched, lavishly illustrated. There's more to the snowman than meets the eye." -- David Smith, New York Public Library

About Bob Eckstein

Bob Eckstein has been a humor writer for more than twenty years, and is most recognized for his popular weekly columns in Newsday, the Village Voice, and now, TimeOut. His cartoons and artwork have also appeared in publications like The New Yorker, the New York Times, Spy magazine, and Details. He splits his time between his studios in Manhattan and Pennsylvania.

Additional information

Sku

GOR002881204

ISBN 13

9781416940661

ISBN 10

1416940669

Title

The History of the Snowman by Bob Eckstein

Author

Bob Eckstein

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

Year published

2008-10-20

Number of pages

192

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us