Bennett cerf joke book

Jan 05, 2011 bennett cerf roy mckie random house, 1960 to keep in the theme of all things roy mckie this week, ill post on the initial book he illustrated for the beginner books series, the first of a gaggle of joke books he did both with and without mr. See my listings for other unusual, interesting and fun vintage items. No discussion or jokes about politics at all, please. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. None of us could bear to find out what fates they met. Get the best deals on bennett cerf when you shop the. Bennett cerfs book of laughs bennett cerf, carl rose on. Bennett cerf biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Published many giants of 20th century american literature, including william faulkner, james michener, and ayn rand. Bennett cerf 18981971 helped to shape the american publishing business into what it is today.

Jul 20, 2010 the 11th book published in the random house beginner books series was written by the original funny man and cofounder of random house, bennett cerf. Bennett alfred cerf, the only child of gustave cerf, an elocution teacher and lithographer, and frederika wise cerf, was born on may 25, 1898, in new york city. Bennett cerfs book of riddles hardcover august 27, 1960 by bennett cerf author 3. Bennett cerfs book of laughs bennett cerf carl rose random house, 1959 the 11th book published in the random house beginner books series was written by the original funny man and cofounder of random house, bennett cerf. Once again anything for a laugh and once again bennett cerf produces the kind of zany humor the young fry adore. Bennett cerf books biography and list of works author of at. Christine tells clara two jokes under chinese stories from bennett cerfs vest pocket book of jokes. More editions of bennett cerfs book of riddles beginner books. The book was an enormous, number one bestseller from the day that it was published, and the first two or three weeks sold about 50,000 copies a week. Cerf was also known for his own compilations of jokes and puns, for regular personal appearances lecturing across the united states, and for his television appearances in the panel game show whats my line bennett cerf was born and brought up in new york city in a jewish family of alsatian. It was published in 1968, toward the end of cerfs life, since he died in 1971 another reason my cohort wouldnt know.

Bennett cerfs book of riddles by bennett cerf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cerf was also known for his own compilations of jokes and puns, for regular personal appearances lecturing across the united states, and for his television appearances in the panel game show whats my. Bennett was related to actress, dancer, and singer ginger rogers through marriage. Bennett cerfs book of riddles with drawings by roy mckie rating.

He was later president of the new yorkbased publishing firm. Get the best deals on bennett cerf when you shop the largest online selection at. In the 1930s he led a successful challenge against censorship in the united states. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. What i like best about this book is that its essentially a joke book yet told through the misadventures of a little boy named marvin. An encyclopedia of modern american humor 149 copies. Bennett cerf bennett cerf 18981971 helped to shape the american publishing business into what it is today. Animal riddles by bennett cerf meet your next favorite book. Bennett alfred cerf may 25, 1898 august 27, 1971 was a publisher and cofounder of random house. Sure, to an adult the jokes might be stale, but for a kid, its a great first joke book. Sherman alexies lovely book is the latest entry in a. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.

I went downstairs in the rca building to the bookstore, bought a bennett cerf joke book, and we each copied jokes out and handed them in. It was published in 1968, toward the end of cerf s life, since he died in 1971 another reason my cohort wouldnt know. Be the first to ask a question about bennett cerfs book of riddles. Humorist and publisher, one of the founding editors of random house inc. Bennett cerfs treasury of atrocious puns been there, seen that.

I thought it would be fun, kidlevel riddles, but it is just a bunch of unfunny jokes. Best known as publisher and founder of random house. Bennett cerf, one of the coun trys foremost book publishers, died late friday night at his estate in mount kisco, n. Rather than for us to go on strike for the remaining days of that week, i suggested a plan. Such as the captions for a drawing in the book that. Bennett cerf s best jokes by cerf, bennett, 18981971. We just said we were going to publish a few books on the side at random.

Bennett alfred cerf may 25, 1898 august 27, 1971 was an american publisher and cofounder of the american publishing firm random house. Bennett cerf helped to shape the american publishing business into what it is today. The book was first read aloud in april 1960 at a small dinner party held for a select group of random house executives. Cerf included the saying in his widelysyndicated newspaper column in october 1962. Bennett cerfs book of laughs vintage kids books my kid. Mar, 20 bennett cerf s book of riddles with drawings by roy mckie rating. Bazooka joe comics pulled from bubble gum after 58 years. Bennett alfred cerf 18981971 find a grave memorial. Instead, theyve been consigned to linger in the noncorporeal corporate limbo known as a. Then again, cerf was part of the new york literary milieu, and might not have been interested in a california game show. Christine tells clara two jokes under chinese stories from bennett cerf s vest pocket book of jokes. The book of riddles beginner books by bennett cerf 0001719 9780001717 great books my books library books beginner books read aloud books fiction and nonfiction vintage childrens books vintage kids photos. Prominent author bennett cerf 18981971, was an author of limericks and humor in the first half of the 20th century. Cerf published his first collection of jokes, try and stop me, in 1944, and followed with multiple others, including some for the random house line of beginner.

According to a hoary legend of the book publishing world, bennett cerf, one of the founders of random house, was once asked if he could discern any formula for a bestseller. Laughing stock, bennett cerf, humor book, vintage 1945, stories, joke book, carl rose illustrations, anecdotes, hard cover book, dust jacket nutmegcottage. Bennett cerf, one of the coun trys foremost book publishers, died late. Cerf was also known for his own compilations of jokes and puns, for regular. Father of christopher cerf and jonathan cerf, with his wife phyllis. I first learned of bennett cerf from collecting his books of anecdotes and jokes. Bennett cerf was born on may 25, 1898, in manhattan, new york, to a jewish family of alsatian and german origin. Riddles are a sure passport for those who like them.

Bennett cerf is currently considered a single author. Yet, the joke was reassigned to dorothy parker within a few years by bennett cerf who specialized in collecting and popularizing quotations. I think that more people who read the magazine pieces wanted to read the book. More editions of bennett cerf s book of riddles beginner books. Aug 29, 1971 few book publishers were more widely known than ben nett alfred cerf, although he was more often identified as a television personality, racon teur, joke teller, author, lecturer and partygoer. His col lected jokes also were printed in more than 20 books that had. Cerf was also known for his own compilations of jokes and puns, for regular personal appearances lecturing across the united states, and for his television appearances in the panel game show whats my line. Bennett cerf project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Bennett cerf was one of the founders of the publishing firm random house. I might not know much about him myself except for a paperback we had around the house when i was growing up. Publication date 1959 topics american wit and humor, anecdotes publisher. Cerf brown joke humor funny anecdotes mid century home library decor vintage raritiesbygolightly 5 out of. Ginger was a first cousin to bennetts wife, phyllis fraser.

Published james joyces ulysses in the us after winning landmark supreme court obscenity case. Christine tells michelle two jokes about religion from bennett cerfs vest pocket book of jokes. I brought our copy home from san antonio not long ago. Bennett cerfs book of riddles by bennett cerf goodreads. Few book publishers were more widely known than ben nett alfred cerf, although he was more often identified as a television personality, racon teur, joke teller, author, lecturer and partygoer. Reading is a pleasure of the mind, which means that it is a little like a sport. Bennett cerfs treasury of atrocious puns been there. What i like best about this book is that its essentially a joke book yet told through. Jun 05, 2014 christine tells dan a joke about the navy from bennett cerfs vest pocket book of jokes. Bennett cerfs book of riddles vintage kids books my kid loves. Bennett cerf s book of riddles hardcover august 27, 1960 by bennett cerf author 3. Bennett cerf roy mckie random house, 1960 to keep in the theme of all things roy mckie this week, ill post on the initial book he illustrated for the beginner books series, the first of a gaggle of joke books he did both with and without mr.

Born bennett alfred cerf in new york city, he was raised in that city, and received his ba degree from columbia university in 1919, and the following year, a degree in journalism. Christine tells dan a joke about the navy from bennett cerfs vest pocket book of jokes. Upon graduating, he worked briefly as a reporter for the new york herald tribune, then for a wall street brokerage firm, and several years later, becoming vice. Bennett alfred cerf may 25, 1898 august 27, 1971 was an american publisher, one of the founders of american publishing firm random house. As a matter of fact, the four or five gag books we have all feature roys drawings and my son has memorized every one. Its more amusing than the 1963 topical new frontier joke book, though some of the puns are 1968 topical, too. Buy book of riddles by bennett cerf online at alibris. As a private joke, bennett cerf later bet ted fifty dollars that he couldnt write a book using only fifty different words. This is a 1950s vintage promo advertising booklet given away by amoco, bennett cerfs joke book for motorists dont stop me, measures 4 14 x 6 12, 16 pages, complete, and is dated 1958. Bennett cerfs book of riddles beginner books hardcover august 12, 1960 by bennett cerf author, roy mckie illustrator 3. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Bennett cerfs book of riddles beginner books bennett cerf, roy mckie. Try and stop me 1944 is a bestselling book written by american publisher and writer bennett cerf and illustrated by artist carl rose.

Ginger was a first cousin to bennett s wife, phyllis fraser. Bennett alfred cerf, may 25, 1898 august 27, 1971, was an american publisher, one of the founders of american publishing firm random house. Bennett was born on may 25, 1898 in manhattan, new york to a jewish family of alsatian and german origin. A salute to bennett cerf and other inveterate punsters. Bennett cerfs book of laughs by bennett cerf, hardcover. Isbn 9780394800158 9780394800158 hardcover, random house books for young readers, 1960. Christine tells claire a joke under english stories from bennett cerfs vest pocket book of jokes.

If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Bennett cerf s book of riddles beginner books bennett cerf, roy mckie on. Seuss and his publisher, bennett cerf, who bet he couldnt write an articulate, entertaining book using only fifty different words. In the 1930s he led a successful challenge against censorship in. Cerf was known for his compilations of jokes and stories, and for his regular appearances on the panel game show whats my line. The first of a series of joke books compiled by cerf, the founder of random house publishers, try and stop me sold over one million copies in the first two years of publication the book is mainly a compilation of anecdotes, urban legends, jokes, ghost. Bennett cerfs book of laughs vintage kids books my kid loves.