Petit Almanach des métiers improbables & disparus is a whimsical French almanac created by Michel Guérard and Jean‑Paul Plantive. First published in 2001 by Ginkgo, the paperback volume presents a playful catalogue of fictitious occupations that never existed or have vanished from everyday life. Readers encounter imaginative job titles such as the tuyau taper, the banquet laughter‑maker, the limassier, the boute‑fâcheux and the glu‑stirrer, each described with a blend of satire and poetic invention. The book draws inspiration from earlier humorists like Rabelais, Cami, Pérec and Tony Duvert, using their spirit to comment on modern labor through absurdity. Rather than a straightforward guide, it invites readers to reconsider the value of work by celebrating the ridiculous and the poetic. The tone is light‑hearted yet thoughtful, making the almanac both a source of amusement and a subtle reflection on contemporary employment culture.

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