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Pranks! (RE/Search, No. 11) Paperback – May 1, 1987

by V. Vale (Editor), Andrea Juno (Editor)

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A prank is a trick, a mischievous act, and a ludicrous act. Although not regarded as poetic or artistic acts, pranks constitute an art form and genre. Here, pranksters such as Mark Pauline, Monte Cazazza, Jello Biafra, Joe Coleman, Karen Finley, Henry Rollins, John Waters and Henry Rollins challenge the sovereign authority of words, images and behavioral convention. Some tales are bizarre, as when Boyd Rice presented the First Lady with a skinned sheep's head on a platter. This iconoclastic compendium will dazzle and delight all lovers of humor, satire and irony. A great quotations section is also included.

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240 pages
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English
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Re/Search Publications
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May 1, 1987
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8.4 x 0.65 x 11.06 inches
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0965046982
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978-0965046985
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About the Author

V.Vale has been publishing cultural subversion since 1977, with his publications "Search & Destroy," "RE/Search," and "V/Search."

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Publisher : Re/Search Publications; 2nd edition (May 1, 1987)
Language : English
Paperback : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 0965046982
ISBN-13 : 978-0965046985
Item Weight : 1.71 pounds
Dimensions : 8.4 x 0.65 x 11.06 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #754,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,203 in Humor Essays (Books)
- #12,566 in Performing Arts (Books)
- #15,400 in Sociology (Books)

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Bob 'Skippy' Blechinger

Inspiration for your inner Prankster!

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2017

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If you're the type that rails against the status quo, THIS is the book for you!

This isn't just your basic 'kid pranks'; the pranks related here are ART!

'PRANKS' showcases the creme de la creme of the Pranking world, from Joey Skaggs to Jello Biafra to Alan Abel to John Waters to Boyd Rice, and many, many more! The pranks run the gamut from relatively simple to intricate prankstravaganzas; not only entertaining reading, but stuff you can read again and again!

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nennycakes

Fun...naughty, prankish, anarchistic fun

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2011

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I cannot recommend this book enough. The Boyd Rice interview alone is worth the price of the book. The conversation with the pharmacist is also, truly knee-slapping funny. The Mark Pauline interview is very thoughtful & profound. He made a good point with his bank poster 'pranking'. You will not be disappointed.

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Debodacious

) I love it!

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014

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This is a go-to book for me for ideas. It has a lot of really clever Performance Art and "Happenings" that just keep giving me ideas - mainly devious ideas - for art;) I love it!

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Horrorhoney

Best Gift Ever!

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2014

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My husband's copy of this book was stolen from our car a few years back and I bought this as a replacement. He was so happy to have it again that I even went directly to the source and bought him the VHS in which the owner of Search and Destroy sent a signed photo! Great company, I'll give them my money any way I can.

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AJA

Really

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2019

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Funny

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Nick Coleman

pranks is awesome

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2013

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a must for anyone with an interest in subverting the dominant paradigms,
or just having a laugh. truly excellent and inspiring stuff.

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anders hudson

a 90s culture jamming classic

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2017

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You need to read this book, in the upcoming years dadaism in civil disobedience will be critical

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S. Charlesworth

Extremely influential on me as a youth

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018

Great interviews with pranksters who practice pranks that shake you up, make you think, and make you laugh. Not dumb frat boy or TPing the neighbor's yard pranks. As Jello Biafra says in the book 'a prank a day keeps the dog leash away'. I've done a number of pranks in my time and found them to be even good for the soul, corny as that sounds. It gives you a feeling of freedom and self-determination all to rare these days.

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