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xkcd: volume 0 Paperback – August 24, 2010

by Randall Munroe (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 452 ratings
Randall Munroe describes xkcd as a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. While it's practically required reading in the geek community, xkcd fans are as varied as the comic's subject matter. This book creates laughs from science jokes on one page to relationship humor on another.

xkcd: volume 0 is the first book from the immensely popular webcomic with a passionate readership (just Google "xkcd meetup").

The artist selected personal and fan favorites from his first 600 comics. It was lovingly assembled from high-resolution original scans of the comics (the mouseover text is discreetly included), and features a lot of doodles, notes, and puzzles in the margins.

The book is published by Breadpig, which donates all of the publisher profits from this book to Room to Read for promoting literacy in the developing world.
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  1. Print length
    120 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Breadpig
  4. Publication date
    August 24, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    8.88 x 0.36 x 8.62 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0615314465
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0615314464
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Breadpig
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 24, 2010
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0615314465
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0615314464
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.88 x 0.36 x 8.62 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 452 ratings

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Randall Munroe is the creator of the webcomic xkcd and author of xkcd: Volume 0. Randall was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, and grew up outside Richmond, Virginia. After studying physics at Christopher Newport University, he got a job building robots at NASA Langley Research Center. In 2006 he left NASA to draw comics on the internet full time, and has since been nominated for a Hugo Award three times. The International Astronomical Union recently named an asteroid after him: asteroid 4942 Munroe is big enough to cause mass extinction if it ever hits a planet like Earth.

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Customers find the book to be the funniest web comic, with one review noting how math and language elements are particularly humorous. Moreover, they appreciate its intellectual content and consider it an amazing read for all intellectuals, with one customer describing it as a great coffee table book for xkcd nerds. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its collection, readability, and value as a Christmas gift. However, the language aspect receives mixed reviews, with several customers finding the text awkward to read.

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58 customers mention "Humor"55 positive3 negative

Customers find the book humorous, describing it as the funniest web comic and a nerdly fun read, with one customer noting that the math and language content is particularly amusing.

"...This is an amazing collection of comics from his earlier years and many of them are as funny as ever...." Read more

"...The additional puzzles and hidden bits just made the whole thing more exciting and provided some fun and challenge to owning the book...." Read more

"XKCD is one of the funniest webcomics on the net, period . . . at least, if you're a geek who's into math, physics, and computer science...." Read more

"...It's that he's just that good! Hugely enjoyable book that may take me forever to finish! I won't stop 'til the last one makes sense! XOK" Read more

46 customers mention "Insight"46 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful, describing it as an amazing read for intellectuals and noting its geeky webcomics content.

"It all began here, in xkcd, the web comic by the brilliant and insightful Randall Munroe...." Read more

"...They get at the core of your being. The additional puzzles and hidden bits just made the whole thing more exciting and provided some fun and..." Read more

"...I didn't see anywhere where it notes this. Besides that, the book's pretty good :-)" Read more

"...non-linear thinking with skillfully-done stick cartoons with a math-science ambience...." Read more

21 customers mention "Readability"17 positive4 negative

Customers find the book excellent to read, with one mentioning they love perusing its pages.

"...We live together, so this is staying on our coffee table. I love perusing the pages and reading through my favorite comics...." Read more

"...that really make you think makes this comic worth reading, and re-reading." Read more

"Great square comic. Exactly what you would expect from the creator of XKCD_ comics straight from the site...." Read more

"Excellent read! Will look into other books and cartoons by this author." Read more

16 customers mention "Value for money"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be worth the purchase, with some considering it a good Christmas gift.

"What can I say... I'm a huge fan of xkcd online, and this book is worth every penny...." Read more

"...But trust me, they are definitely worth it. They give each cartoon a little more depth, a little more insight. And a little more eye strain...." Read more

"...with situations that really make you think makes this comic worth reading, and re-reading." Read more

"...This was the perfect gift, it has a great sense of humor that will appeal to those of a developer mind and even those without one." Read more

13 customers mention "Collection"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's collection, with one mentioning it's great for a coffee table display.

"...the later works, this collection of earlier cartoons has so many fantastic gems that made me say 'yes, that's how it is... that's how I am!'...." Read more

"...And this is a nice collection of some of XKCD's earliest strips...." Read more

"...from the website but sooo much easier to flip through and find your favorites...." Read more

"...I love collecting comic books, and this was a very welcome addition to my collection. I hope to see many more volumes in the future!..." Read more

11 customers mention "Xkcd content"11 positive0 negative

Customers love the xkcd content, with one mentioning it's a great coffee table book for xkcd nerds.

"...And it's great to have a version of XKCD that you can read on the toilet. :)" Read more

"Great coffee table book for xkcd nerds." Read more

"Classic xkcd!..." Read more

"Love XKCD, had to support author by getting the book even though I've seen most of them. Collectible item for fans or non-fans alike!" Read more

7 customers mention "Originality"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the originality of the book, with one customer highlighting the skillfully-done stick cartoons and another noting the top-notch one-panel comic art form.

"...the comics are available for free online, there is some original material on the pages, so you aren't just buying a book you could theoretically..." Read more

"Engaging linear and non-linear thinking with skillfully-done stick cartoons with a math-science ambience...." Read more

"...And a little more eye strain. The one-panel comic art form is top notch in this collection." Read more

"...I love having a nice tangible copy of my favorite webcomics." Read more

7 customers mention "Language"0 positive7 negative

Customers find the language of the book awkward to read, with one customer specifically noting the crass wording and another mentioning the excessive use of strong adult language.

"...the falvor text written sideways between the panels which is pretty awkward to read but that doesn't really detract from the comic itself." Read more

"Some of the text is about 6pt and extraordinarily hard to read. The humor is great, but no thought was given to accessibility." Read more

"Lots of crass wording and some minorly crass images. Certainly not child appropriate...." Read more

"I thought this book would be humorous. Instead, its vulgar language kept me from seeing the humor. I sent it back." Read more

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  • KH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Webcomic love in physical form
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2014
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I'm a long time fan of xkcd.com and this purchase is a great way for me to just say thank you for all the work Randall has done. This is an amazing collection of comics from his earlier years and many of them are as funny as ever. Randall makes it clear that much of these is available at his website for free, but those of us who hanker for the feel of dead-tree edition will love this none the less. Randall also adds various tidbits to the book that wasn't in the website.

    Extra puzzles are sprinkled all over the pages of the book and though I'm not much in terms of solving them, reading the solutions online is surprisingly satisfying.

    This is really a no brainer - buy it!
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  • guitar geek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny! SMART and funny!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2017
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Did I say funny? And smart? And also strangely and perversely really, really incomprehensibly funny?

    Randall Monroe will expand your mind while making you laugh.

    I love it, my 6 year old can barely understand most of it but loves it anyway, and my 10 year old recites it to everyone he meets and is is daily choosing to spend his time thinking about the methods and concepts of science because he really wants to get the joke.

    Anyone who is curious about science, or life, or has a kid they want to encourage to be curious should buy this book and also check out the author's even more awesome: https://smile.amazon.com/What-If-Scientific-Hypothetical-Questions/dp/0544272994/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487885040&sr=8-1&keywords=what+if
    11 people found this helpful
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  • mikykr-5
    5.0 out of 5 stars there is something beautiful about having the strips in a tangible book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I completely share the author's opinion in the prologue when he states that even if this comic was always meant to be on the Interntet, there is something beautiful about having the strips in a tangible book. Make no mistake, this book is clearly intended for fans of XKCD and because of that the humor of some of the comics and the jokes hidden in the nature of the book itself will be lost on casual readers.

    The book itself is well printed and bound so it should last if cared for properly. Some of the strips have the falvor text written sideways between the panels which is pretty awkward to read but that doesn't really detract from the comic itself.
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  • J.Oliveros
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bought What I Expected
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2011
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    First of all I am not a long term fan of xkcd. It was mentioned on an article I read and i looked it up on Google. I was only going to read a few of the comics but ended up clicking random for some time. Instead of reading it online i decided to look for a printed version and luckily found it. It was everything I expected and am glad i bought it. Now i can read the comics wherever I want.

    The only bad thing about this book is that it doesn't have all the comics but if he makes another book i will be one of the first to buy it.
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  • WildBoyMom
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Adult Content
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Parent awareness warning, this book is definitely not for kids. My 11-year-old loves the “What If” books, which advertise this book. I’m glad I skimmed this before giving it to him because this book contains VERY adult content.
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  • B. Scott Andersen
    5.0 out of 5 stars the web comic by the brilliant and insightful Randall Munroe
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2016
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    It all began here, in xkcd, the web comic by the brilliant and insightful Randall Munroe. I've visited the xkcd site on occasion to relieve a little stress, and have a good laugh. Munroe has a way of explaining things so that even the most complex ideas are comprehendible -- and he does it with stick figures. Amazing.

    If you are a nerd, a geek, a computer science major, physics major, electrical engineering major, human being, or other sentient life form, you need to read these comics. Visit the xkcd website, or find the starter kit right here in this book.
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  • Dartanian
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for fans
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2010
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This doesn't give you any new comics, but it does have a lulzy introduction that makes fun of you (the reader) for buying a printed version of a free webcomic. Still, if you're a fan of the series it's a must have just for the showcasing reasons alone. Also, whenever I want to introduce somebody to the GLORY that is XKCD, I can now say "here, browse through this!" instead of giving them a web address they'll likely never go to. Also, if you've never bought anything from the XKCD store but have been reading the comic for years (like me), this is your chance to give Randall some money finally!
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  • Jared G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun new hidden goodies with all the nostalgia of the earlier comics
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2014
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    While most of my XKCD favorites are scattered throughout the later works, this collection of earlier cartoons has so many fantastic gems that made me say 'yes, that's how it is... that's how I am!'. They get at the core of your being. The additional puzzles and hidden bits just made the whole thing more exciting and provided some fun and challenge to owning the book. Let's just say that I treasure it and while Randall shouldn't rush new ones out, I'm sure when they come I'll be waiting with bated breath.
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  • Family Bryant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book from the king of avant-guarde webcomics.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2016
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Classic xkcd. It's all online and at this point all the extra puzzles in the book have been worked out by avid readers (well, when I say all, all the ones that can be confirmed ;) - well worth it for fans and might also interest webcomic enthusiasts more generally. I'd be interested if another book is even really possible given some of the comics Randall has created more recently... possibly not as some of them clearly demonstrate the potential for webcomics to become a new medium unto themselves; interactive, video, sound and story based experiences... not quite games since the story is set in stone but the discovery of the story may not be. Excellent work either way.
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  • Robert
    5.0 out of 5 stars livaison rapide
    Reviewed in Canada on November 25, 2024
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    Livraison rapide et livre en bon état.
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  • Stefan Jelner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ganz spezieller Humor
    Reviewed in Germany on December 13, 2013
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    Ich finde das Buch sehr gelungen. Die Comics im Internet haben mich schon umgehauen und als ich sah, daß es die Comics auch als Buch gibt, musste ich zuschlagen. Der Humor ist allerdings sehr speziell und nicht für Jedermann. Man sollte entweder einen Informatikhintergrund oder naturwissenschaftliche Kenntnisse bzw. Interessen mitbringen. Manche von den Comics, vor allem die rein mathematischen verstehe ich nicht. Trotzdem habe ich an denen, die ich verstehe einen Heidenspaß. Für Leute, die sich für solche Themenbereiche interessieren eine klare Kaufempfehlung. Wenn geplant ist, das Buch zu verschenken, nochmal genau überlegen, ob es tatsächlich geeignet ist.
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  • Codina
    5.0 out of 5 stars The nerdiest webcomic
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 5, 2017
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    Although all the comics are published in the web (and can be viewed freely!), to have them on physical form is a nice way to say thank you to the author. Besides, there are plenty of notes from the author that make the comics even funnier.
    Definetly a must-have if you are a fan of his or an avid reader of nerdy-web comics such as SMBC or PhD comics.
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  • Laure V.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un livre à relire
    Reviewed in France on May 17, 2014
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    Extrêmement bien construit, riche, dense... aucun regret quant à cet achat!
    Munroe souligne au début de son livre qu'il lui semble absurde pour qui que ce soit, dans la conjecture économique actuelle, d'acheter des planches imprimées d'une BD disponible gratuitement et légalement en ligne... Et il a raison. Mais bien entendu, il ne parle pas de son livre: cet objet est en effet bien plus qu'une simple reproduction de sa BD sur papier! Il contient des codes, des renvois et liens en pointillés entre ses planches, des anecdotes et annotations souvent plus complètes que celle du site...
    Pour tous les afficionados du webcomic, pour tous les scientifiques avérés, avertis, ou simplement curieux, et pour tous les explorateurs de l'humour (absurde, binaire, Newtonien, etc.), cette édition est un petit bijou!
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