{"product_id":"a-confederacy-of-dumptys-portraits-of-american-scoundrels-in-verse-9781797209470","title":"A Confederacy of Dumptys: Portraits of American Scoundrels in Verse","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe next book in John Lithgow's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing the success of \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eDumpty\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTrumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning actor, author, and illustrator John Lithgow presents the third book in his runaway hit series. \u003ci\u003eA Confederacy of Dumptys\u003c\/i\u003e takes us through a history of twenty-five American Scoundrels in this all-new collection of Lithgow's satirical poems and illustrations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile the Trump Era was rife with corruption and abuse of power, it was nothing new. Through Lithgow's cutting humor, you will read about a rogues' gallery of villains that came before Donald J. Trump, powerful men and women who were corrupt, venal, criminal, adulterous, racist, or just plain disgusting. With dark and lyrical stories from across American history, you will learn about long-forgotten figures and bad actors of today, including the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, the perpetrator of 19th century women's pyramid schemes, and participants in both the Watergate scandal and the Capitol insurrection. Trump and Nixon show up, of course, but also Leona Helmsley, Boss Tweed, Typhoid Mary, Newt Gingrich, Ted Cruz, and many more. Skipping through time, and delivered with classic Lithgow wit and style, \u003ci\u003eA Confederacy of Dumptys\u003c\/i\u003e is an exuberant reminder of how not to repeat history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital audio edition read by the author.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe perfect book for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Political satire fans--viewers of \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- American history buffs and trivia enthusiasts--readers of Jon's Stewart's \u003ci\u003eAmerica (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction\u003c\/i\u003e and Josh Clark's \u003ci\u003eStuff You Should Know: An Incomplete Compendium of Mostly Interesting Things.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Poetry, art, and illustration aficionados.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Lithgow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Prism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/05\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797209470\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJOHN LITHGOW is an actor with two Tonys, six Emmys, two Golden Globes, and two Oscar nominations. He has starred in the hit TV series \u003ci\u003e3rd Rock from the Sun, Dexter, The Crown\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePerry Mason, \u003c\/i\u003e and in critically acclaimed films such as \u003ci\u003eThe World According to Garp, Terms of Endearment\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBombshell\u003c\/i\u003e. Lithgow has performed on Broadway 25 times and in England with both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. In addition to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eDumpty\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTrumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown\u003c\/i\u003e, he has written nine children's picture books, and his recordings for kids have landed him four Grammy nominations\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Prism","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39828362920051,"sku":"9781797209470","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_72327ac4-3067-4c0a-aa67-3382c1b253bb.jpg?v=1644602019","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/a-confederacy-of-dumptys-portraits-of-american-scoundrels-in-verse-9781797209470","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}