Mail-order mysteries
Kirk Demarais
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Mail-order mysteries
Published
2011
Publisher
Insight Editions
Pages
156
ISBN-13
9781608870264
ISBN-10
160887026X
Description
Rediscover your sense of wonder! Generations of comic book readers remember the tantalizing promises of vintage novelty advertisements that offered authentic laser-gun plans, x-ray specs, and even 7-foot-tall monsters (with glow-in-the-dark eyes!). But what would you really get if you entrusted your hard-earned $1.69 to the post office? Mail-Order Mysteries answers this question, revealing the amazing truths (and agonizing exaggerations) about the actual products marketed to kids in the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. Pop-culture historian Kirk Demarais shares his astonishing collection, including: 100 Toy Soldiers in a Footlocker Count Dante’s World’s Deadliest Fighting Secrets GRIT Hercules Wrist Band Hypno-Coin Life-Size Monsters Mystic Smoke Sea Monkeys Soil From Dracula’s Castle U-Control Ghost Ventrilo Voice Thrower ...and many, many more! With more than 150 extraordinary, peculiar, and downright fraudulent collectibles, Mail-Order Mysteries is a must-have book comic book fans everywhere. Trust us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Mail-order mysteries?
This edition of Mail-order mysteries has approximately 156 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Mail-order mysteries?
For most readers, Mail-order mysteries typically takes between 3h 15m and 2h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 39,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 39,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Mail-order mysteries?
The estimated word count for Mail-order mysteries is approximately 39,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Mail-order mysteries?
Mail-order mysteries was written by Kirk Demarais.
When was Mail-order mysteries published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.