The Magic 8 Ball has been providing answers to life's burning questions since its original design in 1946. With a swift shake (or two), a simple and sometimes witty answer appears within the murky waters of the 8 Ball courtesy of a twenty-sided answer cube contained inside.
Want to know the history, fun facts, trivia, and wisdom of this classic piece of Americana? Want to know who adores you and abhors you? Take a sneak peek into your future and take all of the guesswork out of life's most perplexing questions. If you don't get the answer you're after, you can always "ask again later."
Trusted by generations of both adults and children, the Magic 8-Ball has become the ultimate decision-maker for the perpetually indecisive, as well as a pop culture phenomenon. Will this book tell you all you need to know about the most revered plastic oracle ever? Signs point to yes!
Miriam Zellnik lives in Portland, Oregon, where she spends far too much time reading magazines and haunting estate sales for weird old toys. She has been published in BUST, Marie Claire, and other national magazines.
