Across the world there are many an artiste - But none so outrageous as Joe, the Fartiste.
The Fartiste doesn't sing, he doesn't dance, and he d... read full description
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Jul 28, 2011
Kathryn
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"At long last he used a skill no one had;
In public, on stage, he farted. Egad!
Fashioning music out of the air,
Blasting out tunes from his one derriere.
One day a baker with butter and yeast,
And the next--voila!--he was JOE, the Fartiste."
This is the story of Joseph Pujol, born in Marseille, France in 1857. When he was eight years old, he discovered that he could control the muscles of his intestines. With practice, he could take air into his sph More...
In public, on stage, he farted. Egad!
Fashioning music out of the air,
Blasting out tunes from his one derriere.
One day a baker with butter and yeast,
And the next--voila!--he was JOE, the Fartiste."
This is the story of Joseph Pujol, born in Marseille, France in 1857. When he was eight years old, he discovered that he could control the muscles of his intestines. With practice, he could take air into his sph More...
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Jul 30, 2011
Ann
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Just about the time I was starting to think "This is such an absurd concept! This would never happen!" I remembered that it was based on a true story. For this story is about a man who has an uncanny ability to control his toots! And, frankly, why not capitalize on this talent? ;)
I definitely feel this book is more of a "classy" gassy book. Instead of inserting the "fart" word anywhere and everywhere "just because," the selection of flatulen More...
I definitely feel this book is more of a "classy" gassy book. Instead of inserting the "fart" word anywhere and everywhere "just because," the selection of flatulen More...
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Jul 24, 2008
Erica
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A mostly-true story tracing the incredibly true story of Joseph Pujols, baker and fartiste, about his incredible talent and career (eventually took the stage at Le Moulin Rouge).
This book would bring the house down at an elementary school age story hour, or with boys of any age. I shudder to think of the repercussions, but at least they're reading, right?
This book would bring the house down at an elementary school age story hour, or with boys of any age. I shudder to think of the repercussions, but at least they're reading, right?
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Jul 29, 2011
Lisa
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I was surprised by how much I liked this (mostly) true story about Joseph Pujol, who became famous as a fartiste, cultivating his craft from the age of 8, when he learned he could control his intestinal muscles and expel odorless gas. He learned to make sounds such as music (including specific pieces by composers), animal sounds, etc. Kids who like farting and similar jokes will get a kick out of this book, which goes for most boys and many girls of certain ages.
The rhyming story is More...
The rhyming story is More...
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Oct 04, 2008
your neighborhood librarian
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"One minute, by chance, he was flexing his gut.
The next, he had sounds coming out of his butt!"
Oh my god. If I did this for storytime, the screams of laughter would collapse the school. Nobody would even hear me after page two. It would be like that Duran Duran concert I went to by accident in 1983.
I think readings of Fartiste should be confined to small groups. Many, many, many small groups.
See, NOT ONLY is Joseph Pujol able to control the tone and tempo More...
The next, he had sounds coming out of his butt!"
Oh my god. If I did this for storytime, the screams of laughter would collapse the school. Nobody would even hear me after page two. It would be like that Duran Duran concert I went to by accident in 1983.
I think readings of Fartiste should be confined to small groups. Many, many, many small groups.
See, NOT ONLY is Joseph Pujol able to control the tone and tempo More...
Jan 26, 2010
Becky
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Oh wow. I can hear the peals of laughter already. This rhyming picture book about the life of Joseph Pujol, who really did become famous performing a fart act at the Moulin Rouge, would be a hit from kindergarten on up, for storytime, class visits, or a grossology program. Plus, there are so many fun puns between "art" and "fart" ("fartistic training," etc.).
Dec 18, 2008
Roxanne Hsu
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Because it is based on a unique and true individual, this book is way more fun than if someone made up all the antics and talents that Joseph Pujol had. The rhyming text actually flows without being too trite and the exaggerated illustrations (all the people seem to have gigantic noses and very large heads...) fit the tale well.
Jul 09, 2011
Vicki
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Written in rhyme, Fartiste is the "explosively funny, mostly true story" of real-life baker-turned-flatutainer, Joseph Pujol, who was born in France in 1857. A list of sources lends credence to the four pages of author's notes and "mostly true" parts of the text. Kulikov's characteristically bold style and leap-out-of-the-page characters are a perfect match to this glimpse at a playful period in history. Recommended for K-3.
Sep 20, 2011
Kate Hastings
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Grades 1-5. Who knew? Apparently there was a famous performer in France at the beginning of the 20th century that made his living by farting. He found he could control his rear end and create a wide variety of sounds. Hilarious and true. Boys especially will LOVE this title.
Oct 23, 2009
Sam
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Pretty awesome book that has to be read to be believed. While some of the rhymes in the text are hilarious, others are a bit awkward. Still, great book - can't really imagine reading it aloud to a group of kids, though. It would probably start a riot!
Feb 26, 2009
Tams
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I was very suprised that this book was about a real person. But, once you read the real history of this man that is in the back of the book, you have a whole new respect for the book as a whole.
In short, Interesting & Gross!
In short, Interesting & Gross!
Mar 07, 2011
Peacegal
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Imagine Walter, the Farting Dog with brains--and a true-life historical pedigree. My husband and I--who have the senses of humor of preschoolers and giggle at anything flatulence-related--thought Fartiste was a gas!
Jan 03, 2009
Marleen
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A hoot. The grandsons loved this book based on a true story about Pujol, who entertained at the Moulin Rouge. His ability to make farting sounds from animal cries to classical music especially got the boys laughing.
Sep 28, 2010
Libby
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How could I not check this out when I happened upon it? The best part is, it's based on a true story! The rhyming is awesome, but it was above the head of my 2 year old. I think it's meant for an older audience.
Sep 21, 2009
VegasGal
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What a hilarious, cute book for children! The fartiste is not only the mostly true story about a real man with a great farting ability, but the author spins great rhyming humor that makes the story funny, entertaining and even educational at the same time.
The illustrations are clear, colorful and definitely benefit the story, while the ending that includes a biography of the real fartiste adds a nice finishing touch.
The illustrations are clear, colorful and definitely benefit the story, while the ending that includes a biography of the real fartiste adds a nice finishing touch.
Jul 11, 2009
Nan
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Okay, kids love anything that has to do with bodily functions, but I think this book is geared more toward an adult audience. The fartiste, Joseph Pujol, actually lived and farted in turn-of-the-20th-century France.
Jan 08, 2009
Genevieve
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I am clearly a 9 year old boy at heart, because I thought this was fascinating! This guy could fart (without smell) at will! Left me with far too many thoughts / questions about his digestive tract, really.
Dec 17, 2009
Denise
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Who knew? Nothing like potty humor to catch the attention of children. I was prepared to thouroughly dislike this book, but ended up finding it interesting after all.
Dec 10, 2008
Wendi
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Makayla thinks this book is hillarious, and I like how easy it is to read to her.
May 18, 2009
Kristelle
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I didn't realize this was a true story until I read the book. A very funny tale.
May 17, 2009
Jessica
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Rhyming. Odd little story that is even more oddly enough semi-based on a true story.
Nov 09, 2011
Rebecca
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Really quite fascinating and that it actually was a real story...weird.
May 07, 2011
Monaquintana
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A true story about a frenchman, Joseph Pujol, who mastered the art of the fart. Very funny and very true.
Nov 02, 2008
Arielle
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When I saw this on the shelf in my library I was skeptical but I have to say it was very entertaining. And informative. And I never would have guessed it was a true story. Yes, the content is a bit crude but kids are gonna bust up when they hear or read this. Also-Jake loves it and is insisting we buy it for Augustus.
Oct 16, 2008
Morgan
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I think a little snot came out of my nose on the third page...
"One minute, by chance, he was flexing his gut.
The next, he had sounds coming out of his butt!
Joe gasped with the shock, then roared with delight,
And soon he was sucking in air day and night."
A very funny story.
Plus it rhymes.
"One minute, by chance, he was flexing his gut.
The next, he had sounds coming out of his butt!
Joe gasped with the shock, then roared with delight,
And soon he was sucking in air day and night."
A very funny story.
Plus it rhymes.
Nov 02, 2008
Alfajirikali
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Sarah Bernhardt earned 8,000 francs a night at the Moulin Rouge, but during the same time frame in Paris --Joseph Pujol made 20,000 francs a night....farting.
I doubt that it would have been as interesting if it were not based in fact.
I doubt that it would have been as interesting if it were not based in fact.
Jan 08, 2011
Kate
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Story was amusing; based on the true story of a man who made a good living farting for an audience. Book's greatest hinderance was that the rhymes felt really forced.
