Coffee Gives Me Superpowers: An Illustrated Book about the Most Awesome Beverage on Earth

...coffee fanatics, just plain fun...when you order make sure it's not a used copy...

This delightful, short, optimistic well-illustrated collection of infographics is an unusually rewarding diversion for a moment while sipping a cup of coffee. I confess that I came to it as a fan of her website, but Ms. Iwata has done more than just copy-and-paste from/about her Internet publishing; the book is thoughtfully sequenced to lead the reader through a short, happy, informative journey through what she's discovered about coffee.It is as if you were having coffee with the author, she got there early, pounded a couple of double-espressos while waiting, and has a lot to tell you. You, the reader, can just sit there, amused and content, while she goes on about coffee's history, origins, patterns of consumption, effects on the body and mind.Will it change your life? Paying attention to your life the way Ms. Iwata pays attention to coffee will. When I know as much about what I enjoy, use and consume daily as the author does about coffee I am more content and find like more interesting. If you drink coffee every day like I do, buy this little book and read it. The trusty cup of joe will speak to you in new ways every day from then on. Drink coffee, be happy.

This is a beautifully illustrated and designed book that's an absolute pleasure to flip through! It's loaded with terrific trivia that will make you think, including some real surprise facts. I bought this little gem as a birthday gift for a good friend who is an avid reader. It turned out to be a perfect choice. He normally leans towards somewhat heavy material, like history, politics, and philosophy - but also loves a good cup of coffee! I think this was just a real fun, lighthearted change of pace for him, and he absolutely raved about how much he enjoyed reading through it. Sometimes we all just need to lighten up a little and curl up with a good, fun read that's entertaining and doesn't take itself, the subject matter, and its audience too seriously. Ryoko Iwata's book definitely does the trick.

Can't say enough about this find! Bought multiple copies for gifting. Interesting coffee table book, Beautifully written and published with humorous notes.Haa-haa.. who wouldn't like this book? Oh wait, maybe the tea drinker.

I received this book today and I can't wait to take it to the office to share. Yes, a lot of the content is also on her website, but it's great to have it in a book form to casually (or, as in my case, quickly) read when you want an internet break. I'm so glad I'm a black and espresso coffee drinker but I think even if you drink soy or more-sugar-than-coffee drinks, you'll get a kick out of the book. If we can't laugh at ourselves (I am obviously going to die from a sharp and bitter soul) then we need serious help. Have some coffee and read a coffee table book! It will help.

The best! Better than what I was expecting. It's fun, vibrate, and funny while still being informative. I'm teaching summer camp and we are doing a STEAM project based learning unit on coffee shops and this book is such a hit! Some sections can be inappropriate for younger kiddos, but I pick and choose what we read, and they love rereading it! I also just love it for myself. :)

I’d first seen this book on a table in one of our local coffee houses, here in BG, Washington. I flipped through it, every page clever & silly. I secretly ordered our own copy, to give the wifey as a gift. Perfect for her! Thank you for the fine price & quick shipping! Cheers :)

If you aren't trying to take this book too seriously, then you'll have a blast. Mathew Inman (aka The Oatmeal) illustrates much of this book. It has a lot of fun infographics and charts but it is not a reference book. For that you would want to read 'Uncommon Grounds' all 800+ pages.For a 100 page, cutely drawn, fun little 'coffee table' book this is a winner. It's selling for under $10 and well worth it.

If you're a fan of The Oatmeal, you'll love this book written by his girlfriend and illustrated by him. A fab collaboration filled with fun facts about coffee (who knew 100 cups could kill you?) and variations that we're completely new to me (cafe zorro will be by new order). Highly recommended, would make a great gift for the coffee lover in your life.

Fun and informative gift for a coffee-loving son.

Bought as a secret santa gift. Very happy with this book it's really cute with lots of facts abkit coffee. Would make a good coffee table book if you know what I mean!

Has some good parts to it, but puerile toilet humour and blasphemy in a coffee table (ha ha) book means it's not ideal for everyone. Couldn't give this to its intended recipient.

I bought it as a present for a coffee lover and they were impressed with it. So many facts and new info, plus it looks really cool.