The Cynic's Dictionary

by Aubrey Malone

Book Overview

Wickedly funny, this collection of acerbic definitions features quotes from a range of renowned cynics who tell it like it really is. The likes of Ambrose Bierce, Mae West, and W.C. Fields are... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809225468
• ISBN13: 9780809225460
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 4.8" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Close - but no cigar

This is a very enjoyable (witty and fun) collection and in a way I agree with all of the reviewers: It's good but could be better. (Bayan's book is better) And in that way, it can be annoying at times. Some of his "definitions" are absolutely hilarious but others are somewhat lame.It's one of those books that you tend to wish you had written (compiled) yourself and done a better job of searching and editing. But still, I get a kick out of it and am glad I have it for "reference". Cynics and curmudgeons who still have a few discretionary dollars to spend might want to add this volume to their "I know what's REALLY going on/underneath the spin" collection. NOTE TO WRITERS: this book will challenge you to come up with your own, better (obviously) definitions...

A masterpiece for Cynics and friends of cynics everywhere!

What a witty piece of work. Every cynic should have one!

A great buy for anyone

A look at great thoughts, quotes, and definitions for almost everything under the sun. A humorous look at everyday life from a perspective that we can all relate to.