A secret community of critics controls the world. Every idea, every human emotion is directed and channeled by critics.

Criticism is the art of making a muppet out of a person and getting him do everything you want without him resisting, resenting, realizing or questioning your motives.

Real criticism is rare. It cannot be detected. Cynicism, on the other hand, is what we see everywhere. The difference between the two is that cynics have no clue what to do; critics have a very clear agenda.

Think you know the difference? Do you feel the urge to become a critic? This book has been written for you by the master critic Mad Eddie. Read and learn.

Irreverent, witty and, to some people, diabolical, The Art of Criticism will change the way you look at people around you.