The Miniature Book of Miniature Golf [Board book]

Mike Vago (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2009 | Age Range: 8 and up

The perfect golfing gift: A book that is a complete, working 9-hole miniature golf course, with miniature golf balls and putter included. The first book you can play through. The book that's a true original.

Featuring nine themed courses, from pirates to dinosaurs to the classic windmill, The Miniature Book of Miniature Golf celebrates the silliness and the golf-for-everyone! attitude of Putt-Putt. Each page in the book is a cleverly designed hole, modeled on real mini golf courses. Tap the ball through the grooves and make sure to avoid the obstacles. Then see if you can get it in the clown's mouth on the last hole. Every hole is par fun.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

One common worry with this book is losing the balls, which are pretty tiny.  Fear not!  They're metal, and very shiny, and show up well against carpet and wood (this has extensively been tested by two preschoolers).  If the worst should happen, they're ordinary 3/16" ball bearings, which you can get online or at any bike shop for very cheap. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Mike Vago is the creator of the bestselling The Miniature Book of Miniature Golf. He's a graphic designer who has also written for New York Press, The Stranger, and Artvoice. He lives with his family in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Product Details

• Age Range: 8 and up
  
• Board book: 18 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; Min Brdbk edition (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761154132
• ISBN-13: 978-0761154136
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 1.5 x 5.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,571 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Fantasy Sports

More About the Author

Mike Vago has written for New York Press, The Stranger, and Mediabistro. He was the founding Art Director of the short-lived New York Metropolis weekly newspaper, and ran the online radio stations Invisible Radio and Radio Indie Rock. He lives in Jersey City with his family.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very clever and very well-made May 15, 2009

By D. Kostek

Format:Board book

My best friend and I used to play a LOT of miniature golf years ago, so I bought this as a b-day gift for her. When I got it, it was WAY more clever than I anticipated. You really do have to see it. The pages are intricately designed and built, and that makes them challenging to play. One hole in particular (the hedge maze one) will drive you nuts. Even the text in the book is informative (when true) and funny (when not-so-true). Again, it's so well-made that there's a certain "wow" factor when you flip through it. This thing would be perfect on someone's desk at work.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars really cool! May 14, 2009

By banjo

Format:Board book

I love this book! It's a book about miniature golf and actually is a miniature golf book (new Shimmer is a floor wax and a dessert topping!). Complete with a club and balls, you're ready to play. I bought a copy for myself and my father-in-law. When is the sequel coming because I want to play 9 more holes.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Clever design, fun for all August 26, 2011

By Sports & SciFi Fan

Format:Board book

When we saw this book in a store, we thought it was gimmicky -- but our child thought it looked fun. And, boy, is it fun. The book -- or should I say "9-hole micro-mini-golf course" -- is very well-made, and has some very clever design features. Kudos to the author and publisher for putting (no pun intended!) together a quality product. We will be looking into other books by this author!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Even if you don't play Golf,this little book is great fun. September 11, 2010

By J. Guild TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Board book

It's pretty hard to catagorize this book.Yeah,you could call it a book,or you could call it a game;but whether you like golf or playing with games,this book will give you lots of fun.
Mike Vago has taken the Minature Golf Game out of the amusement park and placed it on the table right in front of you.
Its not very big,only 6 X 6 inches and 1 1/2 inches thick.It opens up to give you 9 separate holes of golf.Each hole is accompanied with a bit of story,rules and suggestions on how to tackle the challenges of that particular hole.As the name implies ,the holes are more like one finds at the Minature Golf Range than on Championship Courses.Each hole has been given its "Par" to challenge you.Par for the 9-hole course is 29.You can compete with yourself or against an opponent.It can be quite addictive, as you are challenged with all the things such as sand traps,water holes,bridges,doglegs,mazes and just about every hazard you find on a course,and including penalties.
It is well constructed and will give many hours of entertainment and challenge as long as treated properly.It opens very well,whether you are on the beginning or last holes.This is because of the simple ,though ingenious construction of the hinge.The game should definitely be played on a hard,flat surface such as a desk or table.It is also ingenious in that you drop the ball in the hole in the cover,turn the "Page" and then it is ready for you to start the first hole.Likewise,on "sinking" the ball,it goes through and awaits you on the second hole,and so on to the end of the course.
The only shortcoming is the container for the club and balls.I actually made a new cover out of a piece of heavy clear plastic and use a bit of tape to secure it....Losing the ball might be a problem,but if that happens, a small steel ball bearing would have to be found.It would have to be metal,as plastic would be too light.The book should have come with several spare balls.
Anyway,a great challenge to make par.The instructions and rules don't talk about "holes in one" but they are possible ,though very risky,by flipping over the "hazards","roughs", etc.on the course.
Have a good game ;and don't worry about the sun screen or the weather!! Read more ›

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Golf book December 17, 2010

By Ralph2003

Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase

Viewed this in a shop at Disney but they only had the display model which was damaged. Amazon was half their asking price and they arrived in perfect condition. Great Christmas gift.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Father's Day Gift May 14, 2009

By J. Oden

Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase

When I saw this book I had one of those Aha! moments--I can't believe no one thought of this before! Genius! Cute concept, well-executed, fun, and really kinda challenging. I had ordered it as a father's day gift, but when it arrived I couldn't resist playing with it, so I ordered another one for my father.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars So Cool!! March 11, 2013

By Ryan D. Shields

Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase

This thing is awesome! It's a nifty coffee table book that just about anyone can pick up and play! It's sort of unsteady, but balances well enough since you really only need one hand to swing the club, so you can hold the book steady. Has two small steel balls for golf balls, so be aware if you have small children or pets.

5.0 out of 5 stars great condition May 31, 2013

By Rikki

Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase

Product was in perfect condition and shipped quickly. The book is good for all ages, even those who don't know how to golf.