Paper burns at 451 F (233 Celsius). Do not cook above 300ºF, that will set your oven on fire. Watch the oven for the entire 2 hours to reduce fire risk.;
,, It will look exactly the same as it did before.
 At some point make a big show about "hulk being angry" then pull out the book.
 (It won't be hard at all.) Ripped phone book, no muscle required, only science.
Bake the book, 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius) for about 2 hours.
Let it cool, it will be really hot.

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Once cool, stash it back with the other books.
Invite some friends over.
Tear it!
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