The curse of the Masking Tape Mummy: Basic Instructions [Paperback]

Scott Meyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2012

Basic Instructions, the webcomic of sarcasm and schadenfreude is back and as consistently surprising as ever! Helpful advice includes "How to Gloat Over Your Captured Enemy", "How to Prepare for the Apocalypse" and much more! Basic Instructions are your ‘all inclusive guide to a life well lived.' If you attempt to follow this advice, and your life goes hilariously askew, we apologize in advance, although not very sincerely.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Don't Eat Any Bugs Productions (May 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0980231493
• ISBN-13: 978-0980231496
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #818,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Scott Meyer has been a radio DJ, a stand-up comic, a writer for video games, an office manager, a pretend ghost bellhop, a cartoonist, and has now written a novel.

He and his wife live in Florida, to be close to their cats.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The third Basic Instructions book is a riot! April 26, 2012

By Doug Schafer

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I got into Basic Instructions a few years ago. Dilbert's author, Scott Adams, mentioned how much he enjoyed BI and encouraged his readers to check it out.

Under the typewritten, apparently-serious instructions on each panel is a story that somehow goes horribly off the rails. This third installment includes all my favorite characters--Ric (both versions), the Moon Emperor, Rocket Hat, Mullet Boss, Angry Customer, Omnipresent Man, the Knifeketeer, the Judger, and, of course, Scott and Missy. Also, Jenkins is starting to come into his own. There are also a few surprise extra features at the beginning and end of the book.

Scott Meyer's humor can be subtle and dangerous. Don't sip a beverage while reading or for a minute or two after.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny stuff May 14, 2012

By Annoyed in Colorado

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I think most of these are already available free on the Basic Instructions website however the addition of the footnote style comments definitely boosts the value of the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic Instructions for a quick does of funny! May 15, 2013

By J. Bossers

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I read many, many webcomics, but I must admit that some lack a consistent hilarity. Scott Meyer does more than provide consistency, he manages to say everything we want to about jobs, friends and other relationships while making it laugh-out-loud funny.
The curse of the Masking Tape Mummy is the 3rd collection of his comics and if you haven't checked out the other two you're missing out.
Don't miss out. Seriously, go get this book!