Hexes for the Modern Age: Contemporary Curses for the People Who Irritate You the Most
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (507 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1510721827 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
While inspired by witches’ curses of the past, this is a gift book of 120 funny spells specific to the smartphone-obsessed, overworked, hipster-drenched reality of the present day. Organized by categorylove, work, roommates, traffic, pets, weddings, and so oneach hex is accompanied by an irreverent, Demetri Martin–type line drawing. Hexes for the Modern Age is a tongue-in-cheek approach to giving these folks a taste of their own medicine. Let’s face it: most people irritate us. Spells include: “May you start turning into your parents way earlier than you expected.” “May all the cords to your electronics become entangled in a massive death coil.” “May a full-size parking space that appears to be open actually be taken up by a tiny Vespa scooter.” “May you always have 3 percent phone battery when you have no idea where you’re going and it’s in the middle of nowhere and there’s no one else around.” And
When she's not writing or drawing, she helps businesses and individuals discover the productivity benefits of playing at work. More @valbrains and valbrains. . She also moonlights as a jumpsuit designer, wearer, and enthusiast. Val Brains is an irreverent humorist and illustrator based in Austin, Texas
Yes, it’s funny. But most importantly, Hexes for a Modern Age explains a lot. What are you waiting for? Make your shit list actionable!" Rachel Federman, author of Test Your Dog's IQ:Genius Edition. I have tried a few of them already and am very pleased with the results.” Lydia Ortiz, illustrator for Teen Vogue and cat hoarder “With her witty and unreasonably effective debut tome, Val cements her status as everybody’s go-to sorceress. Toss your voodoo doll, you’ll never be at a loss for vengeance again.” Gaia Cornwall, writer and illustrator of Jabari Jumps and gal-about-town “Spot on and hilarious. I now know that the frequent and frustrating mishaps that shape my life are no accident .” Ellis Rosen, N