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Misadventures of a Sword Guy
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Ideal for sword lovers, weapon enthusiasts, gamers, and anyone drawn to quirky, real-life tales of craftsmanship and perseverance. Also perfect for readers who enjoy humorous memoirs packed with unexpected mishaps and creativity.
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Larger Than Life Swords - and Larger Than Life Injuries.
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Larger Than Life Swords - and Larger Than Life Injuries
Michael Craughwell's homemade weapons were an overwhelming success the moment they hit the Internet, from his replica of Cloud Strife's sword to his infamous Pride Month-themed Big Gay Sword. His road to success was far from straightforward, though, and involved more than a few cuts, scrapes, and encounters with nitric acid.
In this gory and gut-busting essay collection, Michael tells the story of his rise to prominence as YouTube's favourite blacksmith, all by recounting the most dangerous (and hilarious) stories from his career. Dive into a collection of essays with titles like:
- Art College and the Crushing of My Balls
- A Million Steel Splinters in my Skin
- America! (And Boiling My Face Off)
- Lathes and the Times My Swords Have Bit Me
Sword lovers, weapon enthusiasts, and nerds of all kinds will marvel at the scope of the giant, impractical video game weapons described in Don’t!—and anyone with a curious streak will enjoy learning why you should absolutely not try this at home. With heart, humour, and blood (lots of blood), Michael shows us what it takes to work with your hands.
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ISBN: 9781645678786
Publisher: Page Street Publishing Co.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 November 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Page Street Publishing Co.
Illustration: n/a
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 143.0mm
Height: 225.0mm
Weight: 276g
Pages: 160
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About the Author
Michaelcthulhu, or Michael Craughwell is the YouTuber behind the Michaelcthulhu channel, where he uploads videos about his adventures in reconstructing impossibly large fantasy weapons from various properties. His channel has 1.14 M subscribers. Michael's work has been featured on the Discovery Channel, as well as by outlets such as Insider.com and Tactical Life. He lives in West Tisbury, MA.
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