Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction, 9781556529535
Paperback
With the advent of modern household products and office supplies troublemakers of all stripes have the components needed to build an impressive, if somewhat miniaturised, arsenal. This title provides step-by-step instructions for different projects, including materials and ammo lists, diagrams, and construction tips.

Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction

build implements of spitball warfare

$45.79

  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    1 October 2009

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Summary

PopularMechanics.com selection for one of The Best DIY and Home Improvement Books of 2009 We’ve come a long way from the Peashooter Era: with the advent of modern household products and office supplies–binder clips, clothespins, rubber bands, ballpoint pens, toothpicks, paper clips, plastic utensils, and (of course) matches and barbeque lighters–troublemakers of all stripes have the components needed to build an impressive, if somewhat miniaturized, arsenal. Toy designer John Austin provides…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781556529535
ISBN-10:1556529538
Series:Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction
Author:John Austin
Publisher:Chicago Review Press
Imprint:Chicago Review Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:1 October 2009
Weight:350g
Dimensions:15mm x 155mm x 231mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“We love this MacGyverization of office supplies, and the book is probably the perfect Christmas gift for the man who has nothing, or the cubicle monkey in your life.”

“One must assert dominion over their desktop. Between the instructions provided in John Austin’s book and access to your company’s office supplies cabinet, you need tolerate no threat to the security of your cubicle.” –William Gurstelle, author, Absinthe & Flamethrowers and Backyard Ballistics “We love this MacGyverization of office supplies, and the book is probably the perfect Christmas gift for the man who has nothing, or the cubicle monkey in your life.” –Charlie Sorrel, Wired.com “Mini Weapons is the Holy Grail: a beautifully illustrated guide for making all manner of miniature munitions, from slingshots and catapults to mines and bazookas, with supplies that can be found in any household, office, or classroom.” –Gizmodo.com “Learn how to build an arsenal of weapons from office supplies and junk-drawer items in an effort to annoy your coworkers, family and friends.” – Draft Magazine “Cubicle farms are full of enemy combatants begging to be taken out.” – Wired Magazine “These inexpensive ideas are fun for all ages and can inspire the kid in all of us.” – Appleton Post Crescent “Take your cubicle wars past the archaic stage of just spitballs and elastic bands with John Austin’s book, Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction.” –OhGizmo.com “Nothing inside that will land you on the FBI watch list. (We dont think).” –Urbandaddy.com

About The Author

John Austin

John Austin is a former toy designer for Hasbro in their Boys Research and Development Department. He spent his college years at the University of Wisconsin, Stout, terrorizing his friends with one hysterical prank after another. The author of “Prank University”, he lives in Wisconsin with his unsuspecting wife.

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