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What if the world's about to end? Doomsday: A Survivor's Guide is a humorous guide to the end of the world. Helped by everyone from Saatchi & Saatchi to the Bishop of London, David John Lee squares up to the big questions: What should you wear for the Last Judgement? How can you spot Ultimate Evil? Will God run an advertising campaign? Where can you make a quick million by guessing the date? Is there sex after death? Aliens, forensic psychiatry, politics, royalty - no stone is left unturned in this witty, original, and outrageous book.
This book investigates the absurdity of human anxiety surrounding apocalyptic scenarios by applying a satirical lens to the end of the world. Author David John Lee utilizes a blend of pop-culture references, theological inquiry, and social critique to dismantle the seriousness typically associated with doomsday predictions. By consulting a diverse range of figures from advertising executives to religious leaders, the text constructs a framework that treats the end of days as a logistical and social event rather than a purely existential one.
What You Will Find
The subject matter points to a lighthearted, irreverent exploration of existential dread that prioritizes wit over rigorous academic inquiry. The framing suggests an accessible, satirical guide intended for readers who enjoy cultural commentary and dark humor.
Page Count:
176
Publication Date:
1999-01-01
Publisher:
Harpercollins Pub Ltd
ISBN-10:
0002740397
ISBN-13:
9780002740395
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