The key to great humor is surprise, and 100 GHOSTS: A GALLERY OF HARMLESS HAUNTS is a fun little hardback that satisfies with plenty of clever
visuals. While today’s movies and TV shows are jam-packed with enough frights
to keep you changing your shorts for a month, this book opens with an
introduction to some not-so-scary ghosts. If they go ‘bump’ in the night, it’s
probably because they stubbed a ghostly toe. Each long-gone soul receives a
graphic and title, from the expected moniker of a classic haunt to the
whimsical ghost who just can’t give up performance art.
I chuckled often while flipping through the book, a rare occurrence
for me when it comes to humor. As a humor writer, I’m used to dissecting comedy
and studying it, but 100 GHOSTS allowed me to just sit back and enjoy the show.
I still can’t decide on my favorites. I relate to Shy Ghost, but my geeky side
adores the Fantastic Four Ghosts, R2D2 Ghost and Giant Robot Ghost. In all
honesty, though, I’m cursed with The Bad Chinese Food You Ate Before Bed Ghost.
I love this book, and I can see it being perfect for kids
who are afraid of ghosts or what’s under their bed; they could make up stories
about each ghost and use the book to defeat their fears. Heck, that's probably how I'll use it myself from now on.
It would also make a
fun gift for anyone interested in the paranormal. It’s a quick read, so if you’re
stuck in the van during a ghost hunt, take this with you. Hopefully you won’t
spot Up In Your Grill Ghost when you look outside.
100 GHOSTS: A GALLERY OF HARMLESS HAUNTS is written by Doogie
Horner (yes, I want to say Howser, too, I bet he gets that a lot) and published
by Quirk Books.The book will be released on September 10. Pre-order it now, and spend some time perusing Horner's comedy at his website.
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