Ripley’s Believe it or Not- Reality Shock!
Review by Lauren
Source: copy sent for review; all opinions are my own
Review: I’ve been sent a few different Ripley’s books to review in the past and I always find them to be really interesting. I’m one of those people that like strange stories and random facts, so Ripley’s definitely fits into that. I’m not a huge fan of the animal pages since spiders and certain things really freak me out, but besides that, I’m not really disturbed by any of the photos or stories within these pages.
As a Doctor Who fan, it was cool to see a two-page spread full of just DW information, like a man who owns 1,200 Daleks. Sheesh, that’s a lot!
I find myself particularly attracted to the art sections of Ripley’s because it’s amazing to see what people can create with such unique mediums. There is an artist named Anastassia Elias who creates miniature scenes inside toilet paper rolls. I found some photos online that show off her work, so I thought I’d include a couple photos below (do not own images!):
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I won’t go on and on in this review, as most of you have probably seen a Ripley’s book before and know what to expect. If you have not, they are worth checking out!
A lover of facts myself, the odder the better, this sounds like my kind of read. And what a great cover.
I think this would be a great gift for someone. Me, for one. Loved those pieces of art inside the toilet paper rolls.
I didn't know the book, but it looks fantastic.
Oh yes it's really beautiful. I confess that I didn't know about the author or I don't think so but if he is that popular I should try one day.
I haven't seen any books of this, just some of the musuems
I haven't heard of this book but it seems really interesting. I don't usually read books about some facts but this one seems worth reading. Great review, Lauren 🙂
I loved watching the TV series they use to have and was sad when it was cancelled. I bet I would really like this read.
I love paper art.
My students love these sorts of books.
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That art is so creative! I'm curious about how the artist managed to fit that much detail into such a tiny piece.
I don't think I've read a Ripley's book before, but I've seen them around. They definitely sound very unique 😉
Great choice there is always something to find to interest you in a Ripley's book.
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My sister used to be obsessed with these books – they're so weird! I want to get them for my nephews!!
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Gosh I remember reading these books when I was kid. They are always full of such weird and interesting facts.
Love these weird and interesting facts!
Those miniatures are soooo beautiful! I can barely paint my own toenails without havoc ensuing… much less do something that delicate! So cool!
That's cool about the Doctor Who stuff! I'd love to have a massive collection like that. Maybe. 🙂
I used to watch the show (hmmm…that might be telling how old I am lol), but I've never read a Ripley's book. I need to see if the library has some! And those toilet paper rolls…wow!
I'm a fan of random and strange facts, too! We had a book on our coffee table while I was a teenager and I think the title was something like that: Strange Stories and Amazing Facts? Something similar. Anyhow, I totally get creeped out by spiders and insects so I'd have to skip that section as well. Great review, Lauren! 🙂
Those miniatures are cool.
We have been to one of the museums, but I would love this for the Doctor Who stuff alone!