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Vault of Simpsonology
C. Montgomery Burns' Handbook of World Domination
In the third volume of the Vault of SimpsonologyTM series, The Simpsons’ maniacal Mr. Burns takes readers into his wicked world of wealth and power and shares his foolproof tips and tricks for taking over the world.
Does power corrupt? Absolutely! Does the hunger and lust for absolute power course through your icy blue veins? Do you feel the need to rule the world with an iron fist? To subjugate the masses with a whimsical snap of your fingers? To rise above the insolent and unworthy with your superior intelligence and unlimited supply of cold hard cash? Have you ever wondered if there was a simple step-by-step guide for following your impulses and instincts toward world domination? You’ve come to the right place. Here is the opportunity of a lifetime—the chance to turn your sociopathic needs into bloodthirsty greed! Now you can learn at the feet of the Master of Megalomania . . . Charles Montgomery Burns! Don’t just stand there, you sniveling slugabed. Purchase this portable periodical posthaste and leave your conscience at the cash register!
Does power corrupt? Absolutely! Does the hunger and lust for absolute power course through your icy blue veins? Do you feel the need to rule the world with an iron fist? To subjugate the masses with a whimsical snap of your fingers? To rise above the insolent and unworthy with your superior intelligence and unlimited supply of cold hard cash? Have you ever wondered if there was a simple step-by-step guide for following your impulses and instincts toward world domination? You’ve come to the right place. Here is the opportunity of a lifetime—the chance to turn your sociopathic needs into bloodthirsty greed! Now you can learn at the feet of the Master of Megalomania . . . Charles Montgomery Burns! Don’t just stand there, you sniveling slugabed. Purchase this portable periodical posthaste and leave your conscience at the cash register!
64 pages, Hardcover
First published September 9, 2014
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About the author
Matt Groening
1,072 books437 followersMatthew Abram Groening is an American cartoonist, television producer and writer from Portland, Oregon.
Groening is best known as the creator of The Simpsons. He is also the creator of Futurama and the author of the weekly comic strip Life in Hell. Groening distributed Life in Hell in the book corner of Licorice Pizza, a record store in which he worked.
He made his first professional cartoon sale to the avant-garde Wet magazine in 1978. The cartoon is still carried in 250 weekly newspapers.
Groening is best known as the creator of The Simpsons. He is also the creator of Futurama and the author of the weekly comic strip Life in Hell. Groening distributed Life in Hell in the book corner of Licorice Pizza, a record store in which he worked.
He made his first professional cartoon sale to the avant-garde Wet magazine in 1978. The cartoon is still carried in 250 weekly newspapers.
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May 19, 2015
This book was well made.
I like all the pop ups and the little details that went into making it.
I like all the pop ups and the little details that went into making it.
November 27, 2015
I received this book from Goodreads Giveaways. The art work in the book was wonderful. Some of the comedy was a little disappointing. The satire seemed predictable - picking on oil companies and Walmart. There were some funny bits and clever spots. Making the book like a children's interactive book was fun.
March 3, 2015
mark it as to read
January 3, 2017
I read books like this one when I have trouble concentrating. It is not at all stimulating, but it helps pass the time.
January 10, 2018
Have you ever found yourself wondering how to command the business world to the point of total earthly dominance? Unless you work for Congress, you probably don't have a framework how to get started in your quest for power. That is until now!
The C Montgomery Burns' Handbook of World Domination is your textbook to becoming a titan of industry, a sultan of international affairs, and potentially a member of a shady secret society that controls everything from behind closed doors!
This book will teach you how to dress for success, arm your business office from intruding regulatory agents and annoying employees seeking raises, how to train a lackey, and much, much more.
From the Vault of Simpsonology line of books (a more interactive offshoot of the Simpsons Library of Wisdom), this one was a hoot. A very uncomfortable hoot, but a laugh nonetheless. I think it would have been funnier if without the current political climate. Yet, some of the gags, a couple of which involve Donald Trump, are eerily close to real life now.
Here's the really scary thing: this book was written in 2014! Yet, with very creepy perfection, a bunch of jokes about world dominance having wrung true in the past 24 months in American politics. It's like Simpsons creator Matt Groening is a comedic genius with the power of clairvoyance. And unlike most psychics, Groening is right an alarming amount of the time.
Please don't think that my review nor this book is intended to bash President Trump. It's just that this manual, while written as a gag, hits very close to the headlines, what with the Monty Burns School of Business (Trump University) and selections from Mr. Burns' reccomended reading list read like the current administration's take on finance, ecology, and net neutrality.
If you have an Ollie's Discount Outlet nearby, this book can be found for less than $4. If you are a Simpsons fan, you are going to love this book. But if you are a fan of conspiracy theories, then this book just might become the newest one to keep you up at night.
The C Montgomery Burns' Handbook of World Domination is your textbook to becoming a titan of industry, a sultan of international affairs, and potentially a member of a shady secret society that controls everything from behind closed doors!
This book will teach you how to dress for success, arm your business office from intruding regulatory agents and annoying employees seeking raises, how to train a lackey, and much, much more.
From the Vault of Simpsonology line of books (a more interactive offshoot of the Simpsons Library of Wisdom), this one was a hoot. A very uncomfortable hoot, but a laugh nonetheless. I think it would have been funnier if without the current political climate. Yet, some of the gags, a couple of which involve Donald Trump, are eerily close to real life now.
Here's the really scary thing: this book was written in 2014! Yet, with very creepy perfection, a bunch of jokes about world dominance having wrung true in the past 24 months in American politics. It's like Simpsons creator Matt Groening is a comedic genius with the power of clairvoyance. And unlike most psychics, Groening is right an alarming amount of the time.
Please don't think that my review nor this book is intended to bash President Trump. It's just that this manual, while written as a gag, hits very close to the headlines, what with the Monty Burns School of Business (Trump University) and selections from Mr. Burns' reccomended reading list read like the current administration's take on finance, ecology, and net neutrality.
If you have an Ollie's Discount Outlet nearby, this book can be found for less than $4. If you are a Simpsons fan, you are going to love this book. But if you are a fan of conspiracy theories, then this book just might become the newest one to keep you up at night.
September 20, 2020
A quick read, and very funny! But it's not quite up to the hilarity as Homer Simpson's Little Book of Laziness.
Any study of Burns' evil and his designs on world domination are always worth a chuckle. The one thing I had to keep reminding myself of was that Burns is a *fictional* character, and even though many, many real-life people or corporations could be held-up as Burns-like figures, the things in this book are NOT TRUE...so it's okay to laugh, for example, at # 26 on Burn's Bucket List: "Donate $50 million to fund a study on why poor people are starving."
Any study of Burns' evil and his designs on world domination are always worth a chuckle. The one thing I had to keep reminding myself of was that Burns is a *fictional* character, and even though many, many real-life people or corporations could be held-up as Burns-like figures, the things in this book are NOT TRUE...so it's okay to laugh, for example, at # 26 on Burn's Bucket List: "Donate $50 million to fund a study on why poor people are starving."
April 13, 2019
En este pequeño libro, que forma parte de la colección simpsologia, nos cuenta cómo dominar el mundo, ser un chupame medias o mejor dicho, como ser Smithers y el sr. Burns.
Contiene 64 páginas, se puede encontrar en inglés o español y la primera de estas está editada por me gusta leer
Contiene 64 páginas, se puede encontrar en inglés o español y la primera de estas está editada por me gusta leer
July 20, 2023
I got this from a raffle at my local library a few months ago. The humor is hit or miss, though more than a few jokes truly fo feel worthy of The Simpsons. Not surprisingly, some of the best jokes are found hidden in the background.
July 7, 2017
A quick, fun read with lots of laughs. A must for any fan of the Simpsons.
January 17, 2022
Love this book. Mr. Burns is one of my favorites characters. I picked this up at a comic con and got it signed by one of the artists who worked on it Ken Wheaton
March 19, 2025
I opened this at Mr k's immediately to his fracking plans. It was purchased immediately after exclaiming "holy shit! It's trumps game plan!"
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July 16, 2023
This hilarious read made my day. I laughed all I wanted to. I needed this book. I never paid much attention to The Simpsons, but this was great. My favorite elements are, The 21 Types of Employees and Burnisms! (Words and Phrases to Invigorate Your Vocabulary).
June 7, 2021
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
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