by Nigel Holmes · Tapa dura · ISBN 9783836539081
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«Crazy Competitions» is Nigel Holmes's book about 100 unusual rituals and competitions, in hardcover.
Nigel Holmes travels the world to gather a hundred unusual competitions and rites, from snail races or throwing frozen rats to hot dog eating contests and baby-crying contests. With humorous infographics, he portrays traditions that mix endurance, skill, and absurdity, and celebrates cultural diversity.
The edition was published in 2018 and is in English; it consists of 216 pages in hardcover, with Julius Wiedemann as editor.
For curious readers with a taste for cultural oddities, graphic humor, and popular traditions from around the world.
Nigel Holmes is a British/American graphic designer, author, and theorist, who focuses on information graphics and information design.
