{"product_id":"the-smartest-book-in-the-greg-proops-9781476747057","title":"The Smartest Book in the World: A Lexicon of Literacy, a Rancorous Reportage, a Concise Curriculum of Cool","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the bold, beloved comic and podcast star Greg Proops comes a \"terrifically random appreciation of cultural touchstones\" (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e) that is electrifying, thought-provoking, and unrelenting, full of rapid-fire references, historical name-checking, Satchel Paige bon mots, and genuine wisdom.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGreg Proops is an internationally renowned comedian, best known for starring on the hit improv-comedy show \u003ci\u003eWhose Line Is It Anyway?\u003c\/i\u003e and for his popular award-winning podcast, \"The Smartest Man in the World,\" which \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e called \"some of the boldest comedy on the podcasting frontier right now.\" But Proops is also a fountain of historical knowledge, a wealth of pop culture trivia, and a generally charming know-it-all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Smartest Book in the World\u003c\/i\u003e is a rollicking reference guide to the most essential areas of knowledge in Proops's universe, from history's juiciest tales and curious backstories to the movies you must see and the albums you must hear. Full of eclectic and humorous knowledge, it is a concentrated collection and comic cultural dictionary of the essential Proops topics including poetry, proper punctuation, and Satchel Paige, all delivered with his signature style, making the full Proops experience complete. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo if you're stuck wondering why Alexander was so Great (well, he did conquer the \u003ci\u003eworld\u003c\/i\u003e), which cinema bombshell would be the best shortstop (Hedy Lamarr, of course), what great work of art would be the best to steal (not that you would), or the finest way to prepare vodka-flavored vodka (add vodka), don't fret, pumpkin butter--\u003ci\u003eThe Smartest Book in the World\u003c\/i\u003e has what you need \u003ci\u003eright\u003c\/i\u003e now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Greg Proops\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1476747059\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781476747057\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Atria Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/21\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.90d","brand":"Greg Proops","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44052472463615,"sku":"9781476747057","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f5eaf911-61c9-44e2-9c6c-ed3e6738e1d8.jpg?v=1685018992","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-smartest-book-in-the-greg-proops-9781476747057","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}