false <![CDATA[The Big Book of Irony]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172335081m/164375.jpg 164375 1 <div><div>Jon Winokur defines and classifies irony and contrasts it with coincidence and cynicism, and other oft-confused concepts that many think are ironic.</div><div> </div><div><div><div>He looks at the different forms irony can take, from an irony deficiency to visual irony to an understatement, using photographs and relate-able examples from pop culture. </div><div> </div><div>* "Irony in Action" looks at irony in language, both verbal and visual, while "Bastions of Irony" and "Masters of Irony" look at institutions and individuals steeped in irony, though not always intentionally. </div><div><div> </div><div>PLUS:<br>* The Annals of Irony looks at irony, and its lack thereof, throughout history. </div></div><div> </div><div>A delight for anyone with a smart, dark sense of humor.</div></div></div></div> 158692 2007 The Big Book of Irony total:25|5:0|4:1|3:1|2:0|1:0| 25 76 48 8 4 0 false false Mon Apr 06 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Feb 22 19:26:45 -0800 2009 Mon Apr 06 20:12:55 -0700 2009 1 more...]]> 2 1 false false Thu May 07 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed May 13 21:18:43 -0700 2009 Wed May 13 21:27:59 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Thu Feb 12 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 10 19:16:26 -0800 2009 Mon Aug 17 19:15:58 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Wed Sep 03 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Aug 09 17:09:28 -0700 2008 Wed Sep 03 17:24:29 -0700 2008 3 0 false false Sat Mar 29 10:57:54 -0700 2008 Sat Mar 29 11:18:10 -0700 2008
1- The Ironic title.
2 - The Book's library number
3 - The quote on the back.

Yes, this book tickled my belly, not as much as I wanted. so 3 stars.
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