The American Heretic's Dictionary
A wickedly funny and insightful dictionary for those who dare to question everything.
The American Heretic's Dictionary offers a darkly humorous and relentlessly cynical take on American culture, politics, and religion. With over 650 mordant definitions by Chaz Bufe and 40 illustrations by J. R. Swanson, this book skewers everything from the “right to life” movement to capitalism and common euphemisms.
Are you tired of the same old platitudes? Do you crave a fresh, irreverent perspective on the world around you? Then dive into this collection of witty and provocative definitions that will challenge your assumptions and leave you laughing (and maybe a little disturbed). Perfect for readers who appreciate satire and aren't afraid to question authority. Discover a world where nothing is sacred and everything is ripe for ridicule!
Chaz Bufe is the author, co-author, editor/translator, or compiler/editor of 10 other books, including Alcoholics Anonymous: Cult or Cure?,An Understandable Guide to Music Theory, and The Heretic's Handbook of Quotations. He has also written for dozens of magazines and newspapers, including Eye, Utne Reader, Communities, and New Times Weekly (now Phoenix New Times). J.R. Swanson has been a professional illustrator since the 1980s. His work appeared regularly in the underground political magazine Processed World, and also in the book Bad Attitude (Verso).
