The Snark Handbook is back and its more uproarious than ever. This revised and expanded edition contains even more snide remarks, witty comebacks, and biting commentary than the bestselling first edition. With dozens of hilarious jokes, plus lists such as Snarky Movie Descriptions, Money Cant Buy You Happiness, But it Can Buy, and Excuses to Get Out of a Date, its easy to find the perfect bit of irreverence to fit every mood and occasion.The Snark Handbook also features hundreds of the best quotes from beloved heroes of snark:
If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.-Dorothy Parker
I never forget a face, but in your case, Im happy to make an exception-Groucho Marx
There are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best part.-Charles Dickens
Im at an age where my back goes out more than I do.-Phyllis Diller
With charming black and white illustrations to accompany the wry remarks on every page,The Snark Handbook is as fun to look at as it is to read. Its a must-have whether you want to brush up on your snark, need a good laugh after a bad day, or are looking for the perfect gift for your favorite smartass.
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| Appendix: Ready-Made Snark and DIY |
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| Acknowledgments |
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Lawrence Dorfman has more than thirty years of experience in the bookselling world, including stints at Simon and Schuster, Penguin, and Harry N. Abrams. He is the author of the Snark Handbook series including The Snark Handbook: Politics and Government Edition, The Snark Handbook: Insult Edition; The Snark Handbook: Sex Edition, Snark! The Herald Angels Sing, and The Snark Handbook: Clichés Edition. He lives in Hamden, Connecticut.
