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The Office: The Official Party Planning Guide to Planning Parties

Authentic Parties, Recipes, and Pranks from The Dundies to Kevin's Famous Chili
By Marc Sumerak
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The Office: The Official Party Planning Guide to Planning Parties by Marc Sumerak is a quirky and entertaining guide inspired by the hit TV show. It offers fans an inside look at the party planning dynamics of Dunder Mifflin, complete with themed food recipes, décor tips, and party games. Designed for both aspiring party planners and loyal fans of the series, it captures the humour and camaraderie of The Office while providing useful and fun party ideas.
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You might like this delightful guide if you're a fan of celebrating with flair and enjoy putting a comedic twist on your gatherings. Packed with themed ideas inspired by a popular workplace comedy show, it combines humour and creativity to make your parties unforgettable, perfect for those who treasure a good laugh amidst culinary and decor tips.

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For the first time ever, learn the secrets of the Party Planning Committee in the only officially endorsed party planning book based on the beloved hit show The Office.

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“It’s just the guide you need to show your friends and colleagues how much you adore them.” —Nerdist.com

For the first time ever, learn the secrets of the Party Planning Committee in the only officially endorsed party planning book based on the beloved hit show The Office.

“At its worst, it was a toxic, political club used to make others feel miserable and left out. At its best, it planned parties.” —Pam Beesly

Lead your very own party planning committee with this official guide to throwing events inspired by The Office. The Office: The Official Party Planning Guide to Planning Parties features step-by-step instructions for creating the best themed parties, including recipes, decorations, office pranks, party games, and more!

Officially endorsed. The ONLY party planning guide officially endorsed and approved by the creators of The Office.

Over 100 recipes and crafts taken from the show. Learn Jim’s technique for encasing staplers in gelatin, how to bake a birthday cake Kelly would approve of, the “secret” behind creating Kevin’s tissue box shoes, and much, much more.

Party plans for all occasions. Just ask Angela, Phyllis, and Pam: Party planning is a serious business. Ensure that your birthdays, beach days, and Christmas parties are planned, decorated, and delivered to perfection.

The perfect gift for The Office fan in your life. Delight yourself, your colleagues, and every friend who loves The Office with this amazing party planning guide. If you believe “There’s always a theme,” then you need this essential party planning guide.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683839439

Publisher: Insight Editions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Insight Editions

Contributors:

  • Other Julie Tremaine
  • Other Anne Murlowski

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1091g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Marc Sumerak is an Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated writer whose work has been featured in comics, books, and video games showcasing some of pop culture's most beloved franchises, including Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Firefly, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future, and many more. Most recently, he has been writing the story for the award-winning mobile game, MARVEL Future Revolution. 

Julie Tremaine is a food and travel writer whose work has appeared in outlets such as Forbes, Bloomberg Next, Yahoo!, Yankee Magazine, and Providence Monthly, where she was executive editor and creative director. Read more of her writing at Travel-Sip-Repeat.com.

Anne Murlowski is a digital marketer, avid party planner, and crafter.

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