A Duck is
Watching Me: Strange and Unusual Phobias,
commentary
by Bernie Hobbs (National Library of Australia)
PB RRP $19.99
ISBN 9780642278647
Reviewed by Anastasia Gonis
Do you know what Anuptaphobia,
Ablutophobia, Scopophobia or
Nelophobia means? The NLA never ceases to surprise with its original and
diverse range of publications. In this one the approach to phobias is highly
entertaining and amusing. Some are repulsive, and others verge on the
impossible or incredible. There is even a name given to a phobia for a duck
that is watching someone.
Details taken from fantastic photographs and
posters, in black and white and colour, present a visual for each subject.
(Full images can be found in the NLA online catalogue) The subjects range from
phobias connected to animals, activities, nature, objects people, places, and
the unbelievable.
It is hard to allocate a readership for
this unusual but fascinating book. The content will interest people of all ages
especially children that love words or that want to impress others with unusual
knowledge. It is a book to flick through or, a unique and collectable item for
bibliophiles. The pictures paint a thousand words, and the commentary is
priceless! It deserves a look and is definitely different and highly attractive. Suitable for readers aged 12+ years.
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