Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Download the Weird [Hardcover]

Ripley’s Believe It or Not (Author)

Book Description

Release date: September 11, 2012 | Series: Ripley's Believe It Or Not (Book 9)

The all-new ninth title in the bestselling Ripley’s Believe It or Not! annual series features compendium of incredible and bizarre facts, stories, photographs, interviews, and features in a stunning new design.

For the legions of dedicated Ripley's fans, and anyone else on the planet who loves the unbelievable, the latest annual in our bestselling series is a feast of delights. As well as the jaw-dropping images and strange facts, we present intriguing interviews with some of the astounding individuals who feature in the book, and informative "Ripley's Research" boxes that give the scientific explanation behind some of the most incredible tales. In addition, there are fascinating black and white photos from the Ripley archive, numerous lists, and a brand new Ripley's Weird Records feature.

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About the Author

Ripley Publishing is the owner of the internationally famous trademark Ripley's Believe It or Not! As world authority on all that is unbelievable, the company offers up its vast archives of the strange and unusual through books, television shows, tourist attractions, motion pictures, merchandise, and the worldwide syndication of its daily newspaper cartoon. Ripley researchers across the globe are busy each day digging deep into the world of the odd and bizarre to compile enough fresh an exciting material to fill the Believe It or Not! series of books published each year.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Ripley Publishing; Annual edition (September 11, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 160991032X
• ISBN-13: 978-1609910327
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Education & Reference > Almanacs & Yearbooks > Yearbooks & Annuals
  • #21 in Books > Education & Reference > Trivia & Fun Facts

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars New revolutionary oddScan app brings stories to life ! October 16, 2012

By Autumn Blues Reviews

Format:Hardcover

This book is the bomb! If you love Ripley's like I do you will so love this book. The pictures are large colorful and the special pull-out sections, especially on the Titanic facts are way so cool. I can spend hours looking at and reading this book and always go back to it again and again. It now sits on my coffee table where my guests just cannot resist a peek, while my son loves to grab it now and then and try to gross me out with specific stories I tend to avoid. I have caught on and now when he asks, "did you read about?." I always say yes as he feels it is hysterically funny to gross me out.

Ripley's has come a long way since the days since my first reading of its paperback in grade school. In fact this latest release of "Download the Weird" has a twist that will excite its readers and Wow them in a new way. I was able to actually download the weird with the brand new Ripley's Believe It or Not oddScan App. This app allows hidden content in the book to Come Alive! All you have to do is point a Smartphone or an advanced Ipad at the special oddScan logos you find throughout the book to see that particular story come to life. You then receive exclusive bonus content including videos and images. The new Ripley's Believe It or Not! app is FREE and available through both iTunes and Google Play. The oddscan does in no way take away from the nostalgia of Ripley's, as even though it is a highly advanced version compared to the first copy of Ripley's I viewed at in 5th grade it is more exciting than ever.

And lets not forget how this title is jam-packed with everything that makes Ripley's the best-selling series it is. This copy includes a brilliant contrasting colored cover, with eye-catching holographic foil and lenticular. My favorites again include those special pull-out sections with weird facts. Plus there is also a featured pull-out of panoramic photos of "Weird Steve," who keeps all kinds of strange oddities in his home. You can view all kinds of rooms in his home which are packed with weird oddities. How he can live this way is beyond me. All I know is that using the oddscan brings these rooms to life and you then get an even more realistic view of the his weird.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever October 13, 2012

By Bubba G

Format:Hardcover

This book is by far, the best Ripley's book to date. I got my copy autographed by Lizardman at the Orlando ODDitorium and it is by far, the coolest book ever. Definitely worth the purchase and it would make a great Christmas gift for the little ones. Here is a review I foundonlie:

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves these books. March 28, 2013

By Donna B

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have been purchasing these for him for Christmas for years. My neices loved them so much I have been buying them for them for Chrisrtmas and birthdays also.