Bargains! PROMOTIONS

Close Notification

Your cart does not contain any items

An Epic History of Failure

A blundering book full of fun facts and mindless mishaps

Natalie Younger Ella Kasperowicz Neon Squid

$14.99

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

QTY:

English
Miscellaneous
24 February 2026
Series: Wacky Histories
From the sinking of the HMS Titanic, to the loss of the Mars Climate Orbiter, to the elderly church parishioner trying to restore a fresco, readers will discover some of the epic fails that have changed our world or simply left us wondering ""what were they thinking?!"".

Each tale is accompanied by wacky illustrations from Ella Kasperowicz, adding humour to even the most devastating failures.
By:   ,
Illustrated by:   Ella Kasperowicz
Imprint:   Miscellaneous
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 289mm,  Width: 236mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   490g
ISBN:   9781916745124
ISBN 10:   1916745121
Series:   Wacky Histories
Pages:   48
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 5 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Natalie Younger and Cassidy Maher are the hosts of Shared History, a history and comedy podcast about the overlooked and underrepresented people and events from ancient to modern history. Cass is a comedian, podcaster, and musician based in Des Moines, Iowa, and Nat is a writer, comedian, podcaster, and actor based in Chicago, Illinois. Ella Kasperowicz, AKA Ellastrated, is a UK-based illustrator. She creates playful, relatable, and modern information illustrations inspired by travel, mental health, and friendship.

Reviews for An Epic History of Failure: A blundering book full of fun facts and mindless mishaps

With a timeless topic, a concise writing style, and bright, colorful illustrations, this informative and sometimes surprising book will please many readers, particularly history fans, who will enjoy sharing their favorite selections with friends. * Booklist *


See Also