Essentially Odd: A Catalog of Products Created For and Sold at the 826 Stores (Paperback)

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One of the ways that 826 National funds its tutoring programming is by running storefronts in each city. Essentially Odd is a catalog of innovative and humorous products designed for and sold in the storefronts of 826 tutoring centers. Items include Scurvy-Be-Gone and Peg Leg Oil from the Pirate Store and Speed of Light (in a can) and a Secret Identity Kit from the Superhero Supply Company. The catalog also features notes and anecdotes about the design process from designers and artists with an introduction to 826 National’s programs and facts about each center. Contributors include by Sam Potts, Dave Eggers, Chris Ware, Colorquarry Design, Stefan G. Bucher, Studio Rayolux, Suhail Design, Work AC, Office Design, and more.

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Product Details Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: 826 Books (July 7, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1934750093 ISBN-13: 978-1934750094 Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #579,285 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: 826 Books (July 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934750093
• ISBN-13: 978-1934750094
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #579,285 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Too Much Fun, October 29, 2009

By	B. R. Thompson (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The folks at 826 sweated every detail on this one. This is basically a catalog showcasing their novel products which support writing programs for kids. The product themselves are quite funny, with impeccable graphic design and even better copy writing. Just a great book to pick up for a bit and come back to -- something clever will jump out at you each time.