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Funny History

June 21, 2015 by McM 1 Comment

This book is filled with comic strips that make fun of history and literature, LOVED IT. Are you a snarky nerd? I’m betting you will love it too. Comparing beat poets to hipsters? Dude watching with the Brontes? Jules Verne has a crush on EA Poe, Wonder Woman is a little jaded, spam pigeons, the Church of Bros, 15th Century Peasant Romance comics, Austen mania, Sirens with duck-face. Do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this book. I finished it in one sitting, […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Comics, history, humor, Kate Beacon

McM's CBR7 Review No:21 · Genres: Uncategorized · Tags: Comics, history, humor, Kate Beacon ·
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