Perfecting the Art of Watching Grass Grow

By:   Jack Springler
Imprint:   Matti Charlton
Dimensions:   Height: 203mm,  Width: 127mm,  Spine: 12mm
Weight:   218g
ISBN:   9781778901539
ISBN 10:   1778901530
Pages:   218
Publication Date:   30 November 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

"Jack Springler is a Canadian author and humorist, known for his absurd and satirical books that poke fun at various aspects of life, culture, and science. He was born on September 13th, 1987 in Toronto, Ontario, where he still resides. He has a degree in physics from the University of Toronto, which he often uses as a source of inspiration for his comedic writing.Springler began his career as a blogger and a Reddit user, where he gained popularity for his witty and outrageous posts and comments. He decided to publish his first book, The Cosmos Don't Know Jack, in 2023, which is a comedy-adventure novel that weaves an enchanting tale of legends, magic, and cosmic journeys. The book was well-received by critics and readers, who praised Springler's original and hilarious voice, as well as his inclusion of diverse and LGBTQ+ characters.Springler followed up his debut with several other books in the same year, such as Mastering the Art of Watching Grass Grow, Perfecting the Art of Watching Grass Grow, Jibblebib, and Wifflebottom: Or, Mystery and Intrigue Fell Out of a Tree, Far From Whimsyshire Manor. These books showcased Springler's diverse range of topics and genres, from self-help parody to fantasy spoof. Springler also demonstrated his knack for creating catchy and absurd titles that captured the attention of his audience.In 2024, Springler continued to publish more books, such as Why the Fuck Am I Stuck Here In Toronto With All Of You Assholes, Reddit? Diddit!, My Dog Wrote Me A Letter: It was the letter ""O"" with four dots above it, How do you pound a fruitcake? Serious answers only., Hot Dog Event Horizon: How My Fat Sausage Fell into a Black Hole, and The Vomit Dictionary: Look it up when you puke it up! The Little Book of Barfs. These books reflected Springler's frustration and boredom with the pandemic lockdown, as well as his fascination with the internet culture and the absurdity of human behavior. Springler also experimented with different formats and styles, such as letters, questions, and dictionaries.Springler is widely regarded as one of the most original and creative authors of his generation, who has a loyal fan base and a cult following. He is also known for his eccentric and reclusive personality, as he rarely gives interviews or attends public events. He prefers to communicate with his fans through his blog and social media accounts, where he often posts humorous and provocative content. Springler is currently working on his next book, which he claims will be his masterpiece. He has not revealed the title or the genre of the book, but he has hinted that it will involve aliens, time travel, and cheese."

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