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Zip PT Zoingzoing's Adventures In Outer Space Kindle Edition

by Brian Friedkin (Author), Zip PT Zoingzoing (Narrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
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Hey Wanna-Be Billionaire Space Travelers!
Been there! Done it! And Zip PT Zoingzoing didn’t waste billions [like you already, Mr. Bezos!] just to go to a crappy nearby desert planet like Mars. In this book renegade astronaut Zip PT Zoingzoing lays open his astounding story about traveling across the universe from far-flung planet to far-out planet.
Is this book, that claims to be true and not science fiction, an outrageous travelogue or a wild satire? Or both? What is clear is that this anti-science fiction story satirizes sci-fi as much as people on planet Earth by encountering strangely familiar and crazy life forms far off in the galaxy. You will see a planet where everyone looks the same; a planet free and open about sex but with big hang ups and taboos about food. (This book was published there also and the graphic food descriptions offended everyone.) You'll see a planet full of zombies all on drugs. You'll see a planet run by insurance cartels, a planet destroyed by useless crap, a planet of eco-gluttons and lots of other out of this world stuff. So what are you waiting for? Get on the rocket ship with Zip PT Zoingzoing and blast off reading!

Brian Friedkin also writes stuff at meltingclocktimes.com

From the author bio blurb on the book's back cover:
Brian Friedkin has worked in construction, as a teacher, a writer. He's been a ski bum and trekked in and climbed mountains worldwide. He's lived and traveled in over 25 countries. This doesn't impress Zip PT Zoingzoing--whose galaxy-wide journeys make Friedkin's life seem blasé. In 2004 a grizzly bear entered Zoingzoing's campsite in Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness, ate his food, and defecated on his cooking gear. After 3 days of seeing no one and eating only berries Zoingzoing met Friedkin who just caught 3 big trout. With a fish barbecue they started a great friendship and a galactic partnership.
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    January 23, 2012
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cover of the book, Zoingzoing's Adventures in Space

Space Travel --On the cheap -- In Really Out There Space...

- Why The Space Billionaires Will All Go Bankrupt Revealed! See How Zoing² Did It The Right Way!

- Why NASA is doing everything wrong --And why they will also go bankrupt!

- Top 10 Most Out There Planets In The Galaxy Revealed!

- Top 10 stupidest planets in the galaxy, and where Earth fits on the list…. Revealed!

- A planet with inhabitants that are even more doped up than on earth [so far]… Revealed!

- A planet with 100% equality… but everyone is a genetically modified transmetrosomething! Revealed!

- Top Criminal Psychiatrists Think This Book Is Deranged. Find Out Why!

Editorial Reviews

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"An adventure in science and absurdity." "Crazy characters;" "Bawdy prose;" "Riotous fun...one strange encounter after another;" "Insane...ly hilarious;" "Bonkers;" "Really different;" "Sharp, sarcastic wit and humor;" "Absurdly weird sci-fi;" "A wild imagination;" "I laughed out loud multiple times;" "Zaniness;" "The beginning of a new genre;" "Crazy;" "Provocative;" "Unexpected;" "Interesting;" "I haven't read anything like it!!" --All the above comments/reviews are from Amazon reviewers verifiable on this page!

From the Author

Click on my author page or go to Meltingclocktimes.com to hear a dramatized, "The Planet Of Tiny Lights," (audio version).   "The Planet Of Tiny Lights" is a short chapter from "Zip PT Zoingzoing's Adventures In Outer Space," that will give you a taste of the book.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00713VYAO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brian Friedkin; 1st edition (January 23, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 23, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2498 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 158 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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Brian Friedkin has worked in construction, as a teacher, a writer. He's been a ski bum and trekked in and climbed mountains worldwide. He's lived and traveled in over 25 countries. For the last several years he has been living in a small town in the Italian Alps. This doesn't impress Zip PT Zoingzoing--whose galaxy-wide journeys make Friedkin's life seem blasé. In 2004 a grizzly bear entered Zoingzoing's campsite in Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness, ate his food, and defecated on his cooking gear. After 3 days of seeing no one and eating only berries Zoingzoing met Friedkin who just caught 3 big trout. With a fish barbecue they started a great friendship and a galactic partnership.

Friedkin started writing because no one ever listened to him much when he talked.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, fun read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2018
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A fun science fiction journey with reflections of our own modern society.
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Jonathan Stern
4.0 out of 5 stars Humorous, Satiric, and Creative!
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2012
Brian Friedkin, nicknamed Brain, lives in Oregon, about 75 miles from his twin brother. An avid hiker, skier, and traveler, his intense love for adventure and for striking imagery are featured in Zip's travels. There is a sharp satiric edge to these very imaginative episodes.
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meggiepoo
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightfully bonkers book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018
This book is bonkers, make no bones about it. But it's delightfully crazy, not annoyingly crazy. I laughed out loud multiple times while reading this book, and that almost NEVER happens to me. I found myself reading parts out loud to my spouse so he could enjoy them with me. As a scientist, I appreciate the time and effort that the author obviously put into either knowing or researching many of the more practical elements of the book. And as someone who loves to laugh, the sharp, sarcastic wit and humor of the book had me rolling. Zip is an interesting fellow, and I enjoyed the time I spent reading about his adventures. I don't think I'd want to hang out with him - that would be exhausting! - but reading about him was a hoot! Download and enjoy - you won't be disappointed!

~I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~
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3.0 out of 5 stars A cavorting adult romp across the universe
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2018
An adventure in science and absurdity, the eccentric Zip PT Zoingzoing relays his adventures during his journey across uncharted universes. The universe is vastly more accessible than the public realizes, offering many opportunities to experience vastly different cultures on planets. The planet Canarsie where everyone looks the same and the phallic-covered Goldenshowerians who communicate by urinating on each other illustrate just how varied and crazy the universe.

At times, the book reminds me of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and others I feel like I am reading Carlton Mellick III. Not something I would recommend to those who are squeamish about sex, but OI would for people who enjoy absurdly weird sci-fi tales.

*I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily writing and submitting this review.
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Tricia Schiro
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh the places he went
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2018
I was given this book for free to read and review. This book was a fun filled ride through the galaxy. We get to fly with Zip P. T. ZoingZoing on his custom made rocket ship to all sorts of wacky planets. Like a modern day Gulliver's Travels each new place has a fantastic group of crazy characters. This book is full of bawdy prose and tounge and cheek humor that I enjoyed very much. I also liked how each planet represents issues that we are dealing with on earth in some over exaggerated way. So if you enjoy mad cap adventure and tall tales of bawdy proportions this is the book for you.
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Alison Loreth
1.0 out of 5 stars Really different.
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2018
I tried reading this book and got about 25% into it but it just didn't hold my interest at all.
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Divya
3.0 out of 5 stars Adventure in space
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018
This was an interesting book..haven't read anything like it!! In this space odyssey, the main scientist Zhoing-zhoing travels to different planets in the universe, each with its unique character!!. The author does seem to have a wild imagination. It is humorous at times and quite silly as well!! I received a free ARC of the book and am voluntarily reviewing it.
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Raymond Weiand
5.0 out of 5 stars Insane...ly hilarious
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2018
I really wish I could meet the person that wrote this book. If that option is never available to me, I hope I can meet the person he had in mind when writing Zip.

The situations he gets himself into and the story he tells is hilarious. The level of absurdity reminds me of Douglas Adams and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy to be honest.

I highly recommend this book and will definitely be reading it again. As well as any others the author decides to write.

I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a complimentary copy.
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