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Press and Reviews

05-28-04
Review: Entertainment Weekly

"A shockingly well executed new guide on how to flip people off..."

"The Blanks have committed beauts like the Scratch, the Thinker, and the Pointer to print. The result is hilarious."

-Entertainment Weekly


06-07-04
Radio Interview: NPR

Reporter Robert Smith hits the streets of New York City with Adam Blank, author of the new book Field Guide to the North American Bird -- a book more about fingers than feathers.

http://www.npr.org/features/feature.php?wfId=1951105


06-10-04
Radio Interview: The Robin and Maynard Morning Show, 100.7 Seattle

Here is a brief excerpt from a live interview with author Adam Blank.

Listen to the MP3 (500k)


06-23-04
WHATEVER: Books that cook
Richmond Times Dispatch

"This surprising little volume offers step-by-step instructions for more than 50 "species" of this particular bird, apparently the result of an incurable case of sibling rivalry between the authors."

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07-04-04
Boston Globe Article

"...a quick look at a new book from Ten Speed Press suggests Cheney might have felt just as good -- and drawn bipartisan kudos for creativity and wit -- if he'd flipped Leahy the proverbial bird instead."

- Joshua Glenn

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07-11-04
Chicago Tribune Article

" There's nothing here about recognizing the elusive call of the tufted titmouse, but there are a couple of hints about how to share your feelings with the boss."

- Steve Bertrand

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07-11-04
Baltimore Sun Article

"In short, there is simply no reason for verbal vulgarities within the sacred confines of our governmental offices, especially when we, the people, have a world of creative hand signals at our disposal."

- Katie Leslie

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