Description

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Lists of Note curates 125 unputdownable entries from a list of names that are as eclectic and intriguing as its contents, which include myriad reasons given by ancient Egyptians for missing work, Albert Einstein's demands of his estranged wife, F. Scott Fitzgerald's extensive conjugation of "to cocktail," and many more. Rarely intended for the public eye, these lists reveal hopes, priorities, and musings in a most engaging and entertaining way. Each transcript is accompanied by an artwork, most a captivating facsimile of the list itself. Richly visual and irresistibly readable, Lists of Note is a testament to the human urge to bring order to, poke fun at, and find meaning in the world around us—and is a gift of endless enjoyment and lasting value.

About the Author

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Shaun Usher founded the blog-based archives Letters of Note and Lists of Note, hugely popular internationally. He lives in Manchester, UK.

Praise For…

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" Just as wonderful a read as Letters of Note, Lists of Note will intrigue you and likely get you to start making some of your own lists, if that isn't already your habit. I know I'm inspired."
-Geek Dad

" Just as wonderful a read as Letters of Note, Lists of Note will intrigue you and likely get you to start making some of your own lists, if that isn't already your habit. I know I'm inspired."
-Geek Dad

" Just as wonderful a read as Letters of Note, Lists of Note will intrigue you and likely get you to start making some of your own lists, if that isn't already your habit. I know I'm inspired."
-Geek Dad

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Holiday Gift Guide Pick "...the perfect gift for the book collector in your life who likes to explore the humanity behind people and things in life. This not only makes a great coffee table addition, where house guests and friends can skim selections and converse about them, but it's also a must-read from cover to cover!"
-Daily Mom

Holiday Gift Guide Pick "...the perfect gift for the book collector in your life who likes to explore the humanity behind people and things in life. This not only makes a great coffee table addition, where house guests and friends can skim selections and converse about them, but it's also a must-read from cover to cover!"
-Daily Mom

Holiday Gift Guide Pick "...the perfect gift for the book collector in your life who likes to explore the humanity behind people and things in life. This not only makes a great coffee table addition, where house guests and friends can skim selections and converse about them, but it's also a must-read from cover to cover!"
-Daily Mom

"..a rich visual anthology of lists ...'Lists of Note' will charm readers and keep them from tackling their own lists, abandoning their to-dos in lieu of studying those of others."
- Boston Globe

"..a rich visual anthology of lists ...'Lists of Note' will charm readers and keep them from tackling their own lists, abandoning their to-dos in lieu of studying those of others."
- Boston Globe

"..a rich visual anthology of lists ...'Lists of Note' will charm readers and keep them from tackling their own lists, abandoning their to-dos in lieu of studying those of others."
- Boston Globe

"An excellent gift for the list-maker in your life."
-The Advocate

"An excellent gift for the list-maker in your life."
-The Advocate

"An excellent gift for the list-maker in your life."
-The Advocate

"beautiful and immensely satisfying"
- Observer (UK)

"beautiful and immensely satisfying"
- Observer (UK)

"beautiful and immensely satisfying"
- Observer (UK)

"...what an enjoyable book! You can't stop with just one list."
-Shelf Awareness for Readers

"...what an enjoyable book! You can't stop with just one list."
-Shelf Awareness for Readers

"...what an enjoyable book! You can't stop with just one list."
-Shelf Awareness for Readers

"Lists of Note: 1. Splendid. 2. Addictive. 3. Sumptuously produced with interesting photos and facsimiles of actual list."
-Independent (UK)

"Lists of Note: 1. Splendid. 2. Addictive. 3. Sumptuously produced with interesting photos and facsimiles of actual list."
-Independent (UK)

"Lists of Note: 1. Splendid. 2. Addictive. 3. Sumptuously produced with interesting photos and facsimiles of actual list."
-Independent (UK)

"Dipping into it, with Usher's interesting notes and asides an amiable companion, is fascinating."
-Guardian

"Dipping into it, with Usher's interesting notes and asides an amiable companion, is fascinating."
-Guardian

"Dipping into it, with Usher's interesting notes and asides an amiable companion, is fascinating."
-Guardian

"Quirky and light-hearted"
-Daily Mail

"Quirky and light-hearted"
-Daily Mail

"Quirky and light-hearted"
-Daily Mail