
A Big Stink
A Tale of Ardor and Odor
Hardcover | 7 September 2021
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The marriage of flatulence and wordplay is a potent source of pleasure as old as language itself. So says Edward H. Kafka-Gelbrecht, who has spent a lifetime studying the art of the unclaimed fart, from the courtroom to the convent. Now, in this illustrated tour de force, he airs a more personal story about a quiet elevator ride that is shattered by an ignoble gas. Starting with the classic “He who smelt it, dealt it” and the indignant riposte “She who denied it, supplied it,” the repartee heats up as the elevator rises. Can a reek that drives people apart instead bring two hearts together?
A Big Stink’s beguiling blend of highbrow and lowbrow humor will delight oversharing families and word lovers alike. Illustrator Sophia Vincent Guy ramps up the fun with elegantly detailed illustrations sprinkled with Easter eggs. Sure to reduce even the most solemn adults to irrepressible giggles, A Big Stink is a ripping good read and a breath of foul air.
About the Author
Edward H. Kafka-Gelbrecht is a leading scholar of gastrointestinal humor. His celebrated study "Layman's Terms- Dropping Knowledge" traces the use of the phrase "stink egg" among New England retail sales associates in the late 1970s. Additional works, including "British Nasal Defenses" and " Did It- The Great Bowel Shift," are available on microfiche. He lives with a parrot, Peter, and a cat that will not reveal its name. Sophia Vincent Guy isan architect turned illustrator, widely recognized as an expert visual interpreter of Edwardian comportment. In her Mediterranean studio, she transforms olfactory ambiance into visual motifs for audiences of all ages.
Industry Reviews
-Gary Shteyngart, author of Absurdistan
"This book is a gas and I don't give a toot if you disagree."
-Chris Colin, author of What to Talk About
ISBN: 9781984859570
ISBN-10: 1984859579
Published: 7th September 2021
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 112
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 2.1 x 13.9 x 18.6
Weight (kg): 0.31
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