Odder Jobs

by Nancy Rica Schiff

From canine massage practitioner to competitive eater, there are real people who perform real jobs that most nine-to-fivers have never dreamed existed. In this satisfying follow-up to ODD JOBS, Nancy Rica Schiff brings these and many more peculiar professions to light, giving us a glimpse into a whole other world of work. Nancy's photographs perfectly capture the personalities of these working people who love their jobs, despite their oddities.A revealing collection of 65 brand-new gorgeously staged black-and-white portraits of real people performing their odd jobs, along with short descriptions of their work.ODD JOBS has sold more than 40,000 copies.ODD JOBS was selected to the New York Public Library's 2003 Teenage List and was nominated for a 2006 Teen Book Award in New Jersey.Reviews“This awe-inspiring work is the perfect thing for starting conversations.”—U. Magazine

Genres: Nonfiction, Photography

144 pages, Hardcover

First published March 15, 2006

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute and fun exploration into odd jobs that I can't believe that people get paid for. Love the taxidermist look into since I am part of the vulture culture (basically amateur taxidermist and bone collectors). I also remember when I was in fifth grade and I had my first experiences with bones, the whole look through the throw up of an owl. The creature was a vole. Who knew my interest would come back in my later years.

[Lynnea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely some odd jobs in there... not sure WHY someone would want to be a bad breath tester... or a dog food taster...
And I had never heard of a therminist - a musician who uses electromagnetic fields around two antennae to make music.
Then there is the dice inspector who in his 20 years has only found one box of faulty dice.

[Mary Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Humbling.

[Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance · Rating 4 out of 5]

When you think your job is lousy, pull out this book and thank the Lord; you could be a dog food taste tester or a flatulence smell-reduction underwear maker or a waste sorter.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

odd indeed.