
CrankyBooks is an independent publisher aimed at the exhausted. In our own small way, we strive to be a surgical strike against the beige sprawl of modern existence. We don’t simply 'provide content'; we document the collision between human sanity and the fluorescent purgatory of the 21st century.
CrankyBooks also extends to a related project for those with a tolerance for satire and a low regard for polished nonsense:
Panopticon Agency is a satirical website built around a fictional advertising agency, where branding jargon, image management, and corporate self-importance are stripped down to their wiring, showcasing our collection of satirical essays.
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Some companion audio features on this website were created with the assistance of NotebookLM using source materials selected and provided by us. Some illustrations were created by the author with the assistance of AI tools. These tools may also assist with research, editing, and production. Brand Mavrick is a fictional characteR.
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