Overview

From the sinking of the HMS Titanic, to the loss of the Mars Climate Orbiter, to the elderly church parishioner trying to restore a fresco, readers will discover some of the epic fails that have changed our world or simply left us wondering ""what were they thinking?!"". Each tale is accompanied by wacky illustrations from Ella Kasperowicz, adding humour to even the most devastating failures.

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9781916745124

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With a timeless topic, a concise writing style, and bright, colorful illustrations, this informative and sometimes surprising book will please many readers, particularly history fans, who will enjoy sharing their favorite selections with friends. * Booklist *

Author Information

Natalie Younger and Cassidy Maher are the hosts of Shared History, a history and comedy podcast about the overlooked and underrepresented people and events from ancient to modern history. Cass is a comedian, podcaster, and musician based in Des Moines, Iowa, and Nat is a writer, comedian, podcaster, and actor based in Chicago, Illinois. Ella Kasperowicz, AKA Ellastrated, is a UK-based illustrator. She creates playful, relatable, and modern information illustrations inspired by travel, mental health, and friendship.

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