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Summary: Outstanding. Serves it's purpose well.
Review: This Weird NJ presentation from Mark & Mark is a coffee table book that will stir up conversation and thought, a book for the nightstand that will provide interesting, fun, even spooky reading.
Much of the contents are reprinted correspondence from readers of the Weird NJ magazine, but there is great, new editorial content as well. This book is an attractive, well produced collection of fun, creepy, and downright weird little bits of a New Jersey most people don't see, as well as an educational jaunt into the unique history and culture of this state.
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Summary: A must for any WNJ hitchiker
Review: What a better way to show off your weirdness than placing this book on your coffee table? For fans of the magazine, this is a compliation of the most popular stories out of the magazine, compiled with author's notes and great artwork.
Although it doesn't have as much information as an issue of the magazine, the book has a wider span of topics, complete with articles and photos, as well as stories that weren't featured in the magazine.
The price is great too, cheaper than most normal hardcovers. Plus there's an index, so if you're looking for something specific, it can be easily found (try doing that with the magazines).
For those of you who haven't read the magazine, this book is all about what makes New Jersey weird: UFO's, ghosts, scary places, strange people, etc. The book mainly consists of reader's own experiences (also the basis for the magazine). So if you know a WNJ fan, or someone who just lives in New Jersey (or someone who wishes they did), this is a great gift.
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