Ripley's Believe It or Not! Celebrates a Century of Strange

Making the unbelievable believable since 1918.

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Nov 14, 2018, 07:00 ET

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating a century, Ripley's Believe It or Not! is releasing a compendium of curiosities with its newest title, Ripley's Believe It or Not! 100 Years.

Filled with never-before-seen archival images, behind-the-scenes stories, and awe-inspiring fold-outs and attachments, Ripley's Believe It or Not! 100 Years allows readers to reminisce on the days of Robert Ripley's travels and broadcasts, the creation of the first Odditorium, and the company's expansion into a household name.

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The "Champs and Chumps" cartoon appeared in the New York Globe on December 19, 1918. Featuring nine unbelievable athletic feats culled from Ripley's personal collection of daring sports, extreme activities, and far-off places, the second cartoon with similar content didn't appear until 10 months later?the first with the exact title "Believe It or Not."
The "Champs and Chumps" cartoon appeared in the New York Globe on December 19, 1918. Featuring nine unbelievable athletic feats culled from Ripley's personal collection of daring sports, extreme activities, and far-off places, the second cartoon with similar content didn't appear until 10 months later?the first with the exact title "Believe It or Not."
In 1932, Ripley found himself on the other side of the world, exploring the South Pacific on a cruise, partially in order to escape a highly publicized lawsuit against one of his scorned lovers.
In 1932, Ripley found himself on the other side of the world, exploring the South Pacific on a cruise, partially in order to escape a highly publicized lawsuit against one of his scorned lovers.
Cover of Ripley's Believe It or Not! 100 Years
Cover of Ripley's Believe It or Not! 100 Years

Since the release of the first "Believe It or Not!" cartoon in 1918, Ripley's is the company that made the unbelievable believable. This sense of wonder has inspired many, including "Garfield" creator Jim Davis, who shares his story in the introduction of Ripley's Believe It or Not! 100 Years.

"For 100 years, this unique company has stirred the imaginations of millions of people around the globe, inciting awe, amazement, and genuine disbelief," wrote Jim Davis.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! 100 Years goes on sale Nov. 13, 2018, at all major booksellers. Review copies, media assets, and further information available upon request at [email protected].

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! 100 Years
Cover of Ripley's Believe It or Not! 100 Years

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Champs & Chumps
The "Champs and Chumps" cartoon appeared in the New York Globe on December 19, 1918. Featuring nine unbelievable athletic feats culled from Ripley's personal collection of daring sports, extreme activities, and far-off places, the second cartoon with similar content didn't appear until 10 months later—the first with the exact title "Believe It or Not."

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Robert Ripley's South Pacific Cruise
In 1932, Ripley found himself on the other side of the world, exploring the South Pacific on a cruise, partially in order to escape a highly publicized lawsuit against one of his scorned lovers.

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Introduction by Jim Davis - Creator of Garfield
"The care that Robert Ripley gave to the drawings, as well as the entertainment factor and the professionalism with which he'd done every panel, absolutely set a standard for the kind of cartoonist I wanted to be." —Jim Davis, creator of the Garfield comic strip

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