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5 picks · 1980–1986

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Kim, We Hardly Know Ye
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Parody about Kim II Sung, who is the president of North Korea. Very little is known about him. (Although writer does not say so Kim II Sung has been in the…

In the New Canada, Living is a Way of Life
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In a series of short vignettes, writer describes life in "the new Canada" as if it was an under-developed country. "Ross Farquaharson (not his real name), …

Rx for Matterhorn Motors
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Illustrated story in the form of suggestions to improve a failing automobile manufacturing business (Matterhorn Motors.) Eg., 1. Admit that in U.S. buyersO…

Stamps (Illus.)
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This parody of the disintegration of the United States Postal System takes place at the end of this century or early in the 21st. The 11 illustrations …

OrderToll-Free From Briefcase House Today!
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A list of items to help the busy executive: their descriptions and prices. An ExecuScanner Mk V reads books, magazine, reports, etc., for you while you …