The Big Book of Vice (Factoid Books) [Paperback]

Steve Vance (Author), D.A. Stern (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: DC Comics (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563894548
• ISBN-13: 978-1563894541
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.5 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #774,530 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another pure dose for the "Big Book Of..." junkies.!!, January 6, 2004

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Takis Tz. (InYourHead) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Big Book of Vice (Factoid Books) (Paperback)

From undoubtedly one of the best quality comic-book series ever comes the Big Book Of Vice:
fans of this incredible series know all too well that what's to be expected here is a very-in-depth look into the subject (vice) with the aid of some of the best contemporary comic-makers around.
Your illustrated journey includes:
-tobbaco. Its superbly interesting history plus the all (not) too well hazards it pertains to as well as all the marketing trickeries involved in its spread.

-prostitution. Again, its history as the "world's oldest profession" (you'll discover stuff beyond imagination on this one) plus the wide spectrum of vice and illegality it brings with it..
-gambling. Probably the most spectacular and eye-opening section of the book. Check out the stunningly imaginative scams of lotteries, pro-betters and pro-cheaters, card playing, and some of the most infamous bets ever made!
-and a "general" section on vice which even includes the "danger" posed by comics as seen by some of society's less liberal sectors.

As usual, drawn with tremendous gusto and funny as hell, this is a proud addition to the series. Even if your acquaintence with this series begins here be warned: odds are you will be hooked. And yes, i'd take a nice lil wager on that too.
Precious stuff.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, informative overview of bad habits through history, February 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Big Book of Vice (Factoid Books) (Paperback)

The latest entry in Paradox Press' ongoing "Big Book" series ranks up there with he best of them. It should go nicely with "The Big Book of Scandal." Now you can learn more about the bad habits that got all of those people in trouble in the first place. Vance, who is better known for his work on The Simpsons comic book, and co-writer Dave Stern cover sex, drugs, gambling, booze, tobacco and every other nasty habit known to man, and woman.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Defininitely another Hit!, August 22, 2000

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Arthur Kevin Rabago (Quezon City, NCR Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Big Book of Vice (Factoid Books) (Paperback)

I've been hooked! This book is definitely one good read- page after page this is one of the most entertaining books i've read.

192 pages is just not enough- this volume is an informative and entertaining compendium of mankind's best (or worst- depending on the reader) pastimes.

This volume contains everything you want to know about sex, drugs, booze, and everything in between.

This book is definitely worth your $13.50