The Cockroach Hall of Fame: And 101 Other Off-The-Wall Museums [Paperback]

Sandra Gurvis (Author)

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From Library Journal

Gurvis, a contributor to People and other magazines, has created a curious volume about the oddities contained in America's off-beat museums. The range is quite wide, with entries ranging from the Lunchbox Museum in Columbus, Georgia, the Center for the History of Foot Care and Foot Wear in Philadelphia, and the Johnstown Flood Museum in Pennsylvania. After reading the book, the author's rationale for selection of the sites remains unclear. Rather than a directory, this book consists of a rather breezy montage of journalism and travel memoirs, with a "human interest" theme often appearing. Consistent with her casual style, Gurvis cites costs as "slight fees" or "admission charged"; however, she includes phone numbers for further information. Suitable for public libraries with large travel collections. (Introduction not seen.)-Robin P. Peek, GSLIS, Simmons Coll., Boston
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Citadel Pr; First Edition edition (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806515015
• ISBN-13: 978-0806515014
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,401,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sandra Gurvis (www.sgurvis.com, www.booksaboutthe60s.com) is the author of fifteen books, including Careers for Nonconformists (a selection of the Quality Paperback Book Club), Where Have All the Flower Children Gone? and the novel, The Pipe Dreamers as well as hundreds of magazine articles and essays. Her newest titles are Ohio Curiosities, (Globe Pequot, 2007, 2nd edition due 2011); Paris Hilton: A Biography (Greenwood, 2011); Day Trips from Columbus,3rd ed.(Globe Pequot, 2009); and Managing the Telecommuting Employee with Michael Amigoni (Adams, 2009). Her second novel, Country Club Wives is currently making the rounds with New York publishers and is available on Kindle.

Her books have been featured in newspapers, television, and radio stations across the country; and have been excerpted in magazines. Sandra has also written extensively on business and medical topics and lectures frequently on writing, the '60s, and her books. She has been selected for residencies and fellowships and is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). She lives in Columbus, Ohio.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Lookin' for strange museums on your vacation?, July 9, 1997

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This review is from: The Cockroach Hall of Fame: And 101 Other Off-The-Wall Museums (Paperback)

Then this is the book you need. Straightforward, with exact addresses, phone numbers, hours of operation and admission info, it's a quick guide to visiting weird museums in each state plus a couple in Canada, like the one for the Dionne Quintuplets. Wanna visit the very first McDonald's in the U.S.? How about the Shoe Museum in Philadelphia? Or a museum on burlesque in California? Then check out this book. - Lori M. Sampson