The Indiana Jones Handbook: The Complete Adventurer's Guide

by Denise Kiernan, Joseph D'Agnese

For every fan who's dreamed of cracking a bullwhip, rescuing lost treasures, and evading giant runaway boulders, The Indiana Jones Handbook offers all the tips and tricks of the adventurer's trade. Complete with step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, and full-color photography from the Indiana Jones films, readers will
How to ride an elephant
How to identify booby traps
How to fend off a gang of swordsmen
How to blend into foreign cultures
How to avoid the wrath of God
And much, much more. Arriving just in time for the premiere of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull , this action-packed handbook is essential reading for fans of all ages.

Genres: Reference, Media Tie In, Novels, Adventure

176 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2008

About the author

Denise Kiernan is an author, journalist, producer, and host of “CRAFT: Authors in Conversation.” Her new young reader’s book, "We Gather Together: Stories of Thanksgiving from then to now," arrived September 2023, and is a companion title to the popular adult nonfiction book, "We Gather Together," and children’s picture book, Giving Thanks. Her titles "The Last Castle" and "The Girls of Atomic City" were both instant New York Times bestsellers in both hardcover and paperback. "The Last Castle" was also a Wall Street Journal bestseller, a finalist for the 2018 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award and a finalist for the Southern Book Prize. "The Girls of Atomic City" was also a Los Angeles Times and NPR bestseller, was named one of Amazon's “Top 100 Best Books of 2013,” and is now available in multiple languages. It was also awarded the 2014 American Political Science Association's Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award for the best book published in the United States on government, politics, or international affairs.

Kiernan has also co-authored several popular history titles including "Signing Their Lives Away," "Signing Their Rights Away," and "Stuff Every American Should Know." She has been published in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Village Voice, Time, Ms. Magazine, Reader's Digest, Discover and many more publications. She has also worked in television, serving as head writer for ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" during its Emmy award-winning first season and has produced for media outlets such as ESPN and MSNBC.Throughout her career, Kiernan has been a featured guest on many radio and television shows, including NPR's "Weekend Edition," PBS NewsHour, MSNBC Morning Joe and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. She lives in North Carolina.

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Reviews

[Shauna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun, entertaining read for those who are die-hard Indiana Jones fans. I would take nothing in it as tried-and-true good advice, but more of just a fun look into the backside of the miraculous feats and stunts of Indiana Jones, himself-- my little girl childhood hero.

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute "tongue in cheek" way to talk about the Indiana Jones movies and give some real advice of how to avoid snake bites etc. This was a fun trip down memory lane of watching all these movies.

[brianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

hopefully i never have to use any of these skills

[Bradyasmin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good brain candy

[Shawn Small · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty book with a boring expression.

[Bonnie Burton · Rating 4 out of 5]

How many times have you stopped dead in your tracks trying desperately not to set off all the booby traps hidden in your path? Or let's say you're face-to-face with a gang of swordsmen and you're just not sure how to fight with minimal stabbing injuries? Maybe you're trapped in an ancient Egyptian tomb and if you could only decipher the hieroglyphs, surely you'd find the exit!

Lucky for you and other would-be adventurers there's The Indiana Jones Handbook: The Complete Adventurer's Guide written by Denise Kiernan and Joseph D'Agnese from Quirk Books.

This is your ultimate guide to learn handy information like how to do everything you've seen Indiana Jones do and more on his epic adventures. Learn how to properly ride an elephant, identify secret passageways, how to handle awkward foods, pack for an expedition, and how to escape if you're accidentally entombed.

Timed to coincide with the movie release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, this handbook has step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams and full-color photography from all of the Indiana Jones films. The handy guide also includes fun sidebars about Dr. Jones' experiences from the films and real-life tidbits about archaeology.

The book is broken down into various chapters to help you find answers to your most pending adventurer questions. If you need to quickly survive being poisoned or perhaps brush up on bullwhip basics, go to Chapter 1: Expedition Essentials. Get a few pointers on how to run on top of a moving train or escape quicksand in Chapter 2: Getting Around. Chapter 3: People Skills comes in handy when you've been tied up or need to win a fistfight. Handle tarantulas, snakes and rats like a pro thanks to Chapter 4: The Animal Kingdom. For the beginner archaeologist Chapter 5: On-site Skills has useful information on how to locate a lost site and then excavate it. Break a zombie curse and escape the wrath of God thanks to Chapter 6: Supernatural Skills.

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

How can one resist a book that advertises how to avoid the wrath of God?

Sure, the book is written as a joke but there's actually some handy tips in it. Not tips that you could use everyday but the kind that impress at cocktail parties. I had a good laugh reading it and that's what I was looking for.

[E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book!

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

You call this archeology? Nup, not really, but it's still a lot of fun.

[Lonely Panda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it. It was funny and even instructing sometimes! I really enjoyed the part where D.K. shows how to use a whip. First handbook I read and made me want to see more!!!

[Eloisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flipping fantastic book if you want to be an archeologist and love Indiana Jones! :D

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

really cool

[Karl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best handbook I've ever seen! (even though its my first)