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Fake Science 101: A Less-Than-Factual Guide to Our Amazing World [Paperback]

Phil Edwards
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Book Description

August 15, 2012
For years, readers have flocked to the Fake Science site for scientifically flavored information. The research there has been lauded by Mental Floss as "inaccurate and ridiculous in every way," praised by the Guardian as "brilliantly false," heralded by io9 as "amazing," and noted by Google as "a website."

Now readers can finally share the freshest discoveries of the Fake Science lab. Larded with hundreds of footnotes, illustrations, and a small amount of lard (it reduces paper manufacturing costs), Fake Science 101 is a completely new truth-sterilized textbook.

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Editorial Reviews

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"This book is totally rad!"
--Isaac Newton


"Pretty good, but somewhat lacking in its coverage of Lithium."
--Lithium, Third Element On The Periodic Table


"This book is so good, I almost don't mind that I died penniless!"
--Nikola Tesla


"For the last time, I am not the physicist Stephen Hawking. I'm Steve Hawking and I'm a business administrator in Ohio. I will not read your book."
--Stephen Hawking, Says He's Not The Physicist, But Who Knows?

"Thank you for contacting the offices of Neil Armstrong. The office cannot respond to all letters, but thank you for your interest. Please enjoy the enclosed color photograph."
--Neil Armstrong, First Man On the Moon

"Plenty of fun and games and charts and tongue-in-cheekiness, the book is snazzily packaged in keeping with today's viral needs." --The Atlantic Wire

"A few years back we wrote about a hilarious blog called Fake Science, which deals in intentional pseudo-science. Now, the creator of that blog is unleashing Fake Science 101, a 272-page textbook for the fake-fact-loving science nerd in all of us. I had a chance to read the book. It's really funny and packed with fantastically colorful and exceptionally fake pictures and diagrams." --Mental Floss

"It has been a big summer for Tumblr books and the most recent, Fake Science 101, might be the best of the lot." --Forbes.com

"Phil Edwards' raucously wrong and ticklingly funny textbook Fake Science 101 ... is filled with boatloads of falsehoods and an array of pseudo-scientific recommendations that would undoubtedly prompt a preponderance of lawsuits should they actually be taken seriously. Luckily, the book is clearly labeled as utterly, ridiculously phony." --RealClearScience.com

"Think The Daily Show meets Bill Nye and voilà! You've got Fake Science 101." --BusinessInsider

"Fake Science has long been a quality source of 'brilliantly false' scientifically-flavored information that no one in their right mind would mistake for fact." --Gawker

"To complex scientific phenomena that others approach with rigorous experiments and a steadfast belief in the reliability of the scientific method, he parachutes in with a disregard for data and a love for the absurd. In other words, unlike most of the people mentioned on this blog, Edwards isn't a real scientist. He's a fake scientist." --Smithsonian Surprising Science Blog

"Phil Edwards might not know a lot about biology, physics or chemistry, but when it comes to fake science, he's an undisputed leader." --WBEZ - Chicago

From the Author

Please ignore the rumors, scandals, and litigation surrounding the publication of this book. Do, however, check with local authorities to make sure this textbook isn't banned in your place of work, municipality, or library.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Adams Media; 1 edition (August 15, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1440527016
  • ISBN-13: 978-1440527012
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.8 x 9.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Phil Edwards has worked as a journalist, blogger, and grocery cart pusher. He can be found at PhilEdwardsInc.com, or on Twitter @PhilEdwardsInc.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this as a gift for my teen daughters as a gag companion to their Physical Sciences textbook. (They have gotten a real kick out of the book.) My coworkers in the physics department though are pretty impressed with the book as well, and I suspect a few new visitors to the Fake Science blog from those coworkers. Quite funny stuff!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Full Range Of Science August 7, 2012
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Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, and two chapters about science in general make this book a really full and funny overview of science. I read each one on a day and found them surprisingly like a real textbook as we had a major overview of the different science types. Highlights are the scientific facts on the side of each page, so try not to miss them.

Who hasn't wondered why scientists don't wear pants? Now I know that it's ok...
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Lila
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a delightfully brain-tickling, humourously-snarky, enjoyable piece of entertainment. In the same vein as the H.O.W books, but taken to another level. From the giggle-producing headlines to the laugh-snorting science facts and uproarious footnotes, this is a definite treat!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars lives up to the title!
Very entertaining, needs to be read in small doses, as not to completely skew your view of the world long term.
Published 3 days ago by Lei Lani
5.0 out of 5 stars fun book!
My son has enjoyed the website and this book. He loves funny little bits of interest like this book presents and he found it very easy and fun to read. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Katie C. Nelson
2.0 out of 5 stars Meh
It wasn't nearly as funny or entertaining as was implied. I will say that again so that I meet the word quota Amazon requires. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Billy Rubin
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the blog
It's neither a long-form comedy nor a short-attention span reader. I haven't been able to pick it up for a solid chuckle, like I do the blog. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Haynes
3.0 out of 5 stars Tries too hard to be funny, more misses than hits
Humor is highly subjective. Since this book is primarily intended to be humorous, i highly recommend you go search up the blog from which it originated. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Silea
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny when taken in moderation
This is a hefty book, quite a bit like a high school textbook in look and layout, which, of course, is pretty much the purpose. Read more
Published 4 months ago by P. Mann
5.0 out of 5 stars I chuckled, I giggled, then I went back for more.
I thought this was a very fun book. While there were a few parts I found worthy of a good, hearty laugh, for the most part I reacted with chuckles and giggles. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Leslie Ann Lewis
4.0 out of 5 stars A fun look at the world of science
A humorous book which reviews scientific facts starting from dawn of time to the modern day. The humor ranges from very clever to corny throughout the book with a heavy emphasis... Read more
Published 4 months ago by mhnstr
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun look at Science
"Fake Science 101: A Less Than Factual Guide to Our Amazing World" is a fun book that will encourage people of all ages to think a bit differently about science in the world... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tina Hayes
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent, but best in small doses
If you're tempted to read all of this in one go, don't. This book has its cute and funny points, but the more you read in one sitting, the more it'll probably grate on you. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ChibiNeko
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