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Graywolf Press
Language
English
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A brilliant and exhilarating sequence of aphorisms from one of our greatest essayists
There will come a time when people decide you've had enough of your grief, and they'll try to take it away from you.
Bad art is from no one to no one.
Am I happy? Damned if I know, but give me a few minutes and I'll tell you whether you are.
Thank heaven I don't have my friends' problems. But sometimes I notice an expression on one of
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English
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The author of the modern classics The Black Swan, Fooled by Randomness, and Antifragile, Nassim Nicholas Taleb expresses major ideas in ways you least expect in this collection of aphorisms and meditations—now expanded with fifty percent more material than the hardcover.
The Bed of Procrustes takes its title from the Greek myth of a man who made his visitors fit his bed to perfection, either by stretching...
The Bed of Procrustes takes its title from the Greek myth of a man who made his visitors fit his bed to perfection, either by stretching...
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Publisher
Union Square & Co
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A collection of aphorisms from The Pigeon."-- Provided by publisher.
"Some pigeons are born for greatness. Some pigeons achieve greatness. And then there's The Pigeon. Now, for the last time ever, The Pigeon imparts tips, thoughts, opinions, quotes, complaints, and basic philosophical misunderstandings in thei profound collection of Pigeon-isms." -- inside front jacket flap.
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Publisher
mineditionUS
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Popular sayings from around the world come to life in Seymour Chwast's iconic and humorous design style...Includes a brief and fascinating afterword explaining the history and staying power of these sayings around the world."-- Adapted from publisher's website.
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Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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"Up Down Inside Out is another innovative and surprising book from artist and bookmaker JooHee Yoon. This time, she takes up aphorisms and gives them wit and playfulness through visual explanation. Graphically gorgeous and mentally stimulating, this is a book for all ages, as well as for the ages"-- Publisher's website.
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Publisher
Convergent
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Warm and witty blessings found within the struggle of a shared humanity, from the New York Times bestselling authors of Good Enough. Blessed are you, the strange duck. You with the very intense hobbies. Or the collection of movies or mugs or sneakers. You with the hometown or home team that makes you very, very proud. You, my dear, in all your intricacies...are a marvel. Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie, authors of the instant New York Times bestseller...
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