Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Enter If You Dare
I received a review copy of this book in the mail recently and I was pretty excited when I opened it. I remember loving these sorts of books when I was a kid — the non-fiction volumes about strange facts, people and events… much like Guinness’s books of World Records.
This book is different in that it’s a huge, colorful book of the bizarre and unbelievable. It’s not limited to what’s happened this year, but pulls from history. This book is a perfect gift for young boys, but it’s also just as interesting to girls. And a certain 32 year old mom who spent a good part of an hour telling her 2 year old son to play with his toys because Mommy was flipping through it. I’m all for any books that get kids interested in reading, and I believe the Ripley’s publishers are a great resource for those reluctant readers.
Enter If You Dare!
Each fantastic annual in the Ripley’s Believe it or Not! range contains completely new material. Every book is full of bizarre facts, incredible photographs, crazy stories, revealing interviews, and fun features – every one guaranteed to amaze.
Enter If You Dare also features icons throughout that direct you to live action clips on this very website, as well as a cool 8-page gatefold section showcasing sideshow performers from the past.
A mind-boggling array of incredible and bizarre facts, stories, interviews and features are all presented in a stunning new design. New highlights included “Ripley’s Revealed,” an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at such subjects as contortionism, fire-eating and sword-swallowing. Fascinating interviews with some of the planet’s most extraordinary people explore their motivations, while the popular “Ripley’s Research” boxes explain the science behind some of the most incredible takes in the book. Enter If You Dare also includes a dramatic double gatefold that throws light on the shady world of vampires, and two single gatefolds – a tribute to the Coney Island sideshows, and a lifesize portrait of tiny teenager Jyoti Amge who stands just 23 1/2 inches tall. With something strange to entertain and shock every member of the family, Enter If You Dare is sure to continue the massive success of the expanding Ripley’s book brand.
