Too naked for the nazis and 25 other oddest book title of. A sciencefiction novel published in 1939 by stanton a. I love strange book titles, but there are too many of the. Some account of an existing correspondence now carrying on between the inhabitants of the moon, and the natives of old england. The contenders are often as alarming as the winners. Seven books make shortlist for oddest book title of the.
From the cats of new york to south african trout, the 2014 shortlist for the diagram prize brings together this years oddest book titles. We supply law books,law quarterly, law reports, cds, ebooks, forms, textbooks and works of reputable authors and publishers across the globe. Back in the day, the eyo festival was held to escort the soul of a departed lagos king or chief and to usher in a new king. The word eyo also refers to the costumed dancers, known as the masquerades that come out during the festival. Now he must overcome colourcoded canines to scoop prize. The book won the 1992 booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year and was used to title the first compilation of prize winners, how to avoid huge ships and other implausibly titled books 2008.
In recent years you, the voting public, have favoured the scatological with overwhelming support for cooking with poo 2011 and how to poo on. The announcement of the shortlist for the diagram prize for oddest book title is a humorous reminder of just how inventive, not to mention downright bizarre, authors can be. If you want closure in your relationship, start with your legs, by the equally improbablynamed author big boom, scored first place in the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Book titles like these and other classics are beautiful and compelling, the kind we wont forget years after reading but theyre nothing compared to the weirdest book titles of all time.
If you want closure in your relationship, start with your legs has won the diagram prize for the oddest title of the year, the. This year, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the diagram prize, the magazine is also holding public vote for the diagram of diagramsthe oddest book title ever. It continues to celebrate the bizarre, the strange, and the simply odd. Listed below are over 150 of the oddest titles i could uncover, with authors, publishers, and date as available. He had already amassed the largest library in london, but it was the anonymous book of soyga to which he devoted his most attention. Both books are academic studies, with the winning title by university of alberta. Mar 18, 2016 the winner of the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year which scours the most random corners of the publishing world for weird, wacky or just plain confusing book titles and then.
See more ideas about book title, bizarre books, books. Every year, bookseller magazine announces the winner of its diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. The 20092014 world outlook for 60milligram containers of fromage frais. Ive been told not to judge a book by its cover, but when the cover has a title like reusing old graves, its hard not to. They were all finalists in the booksellerdiagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Everyone has their own opinion on what makes a book cover great.
Oct 30, 2020 the diagram prize for the oddest book title of the year is one of the lighter parts of the frankfurt book fair. Here is the oddest book title of the year new york daily. Test your knowledge on this literature quiz and compare your score to others. A book advising dentists on how to run their practices mongolian warlord style wins the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. You may or may not be aware of the diagram prize, awarded each year to the book with the oddest title. The book, was published by conari press, with a foreword by its us. Genghis khan workplace manual dominates oddest book title shortlist. Even without the double entendre, this is an odd title for a book, which was published in 1914 by one arthur radclyffe dugmore.
The diagram prize for the oddest book title of the year rewards peculiarly named books from around the world run by the bookseller and its sister consumer magazine, we love this book, the diagram prize was set up in 1978. Nov 20, 2011 get all of nprs 2011 book recommendations in one place. Weve collected our 25 favorite titles of 2011, all of which made us want to read more click each image for a larger view. The book starts with dos parents meeting and falling in love in war torn. Goblinproofing wins diagram prize for oddest book title bbc. Mar 29, 2010 in recent weeks weve blogged about important book honors such the hans christian andersen award, penfaulkner award, orange prize, rita award but i have to say that i took a little more notice than usual when i read about another awards announcement over the weekendfor the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year, sponsored by the bookseller, a british book industry magazine. Here are some real book titles that will make you laugh the. The diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Seven books make shortlist for oddest book title of the year. Can you pick the word that completes these book titles, which either won or were nominated for the diagram prize for oddest title of the year. Khan mastered successful people management, says author. Feb 21, 2011 genghis khan workplace manual dominates oddest book title shortlist this article is more than 9 years old. Genghis khan workplace manual dominates oddest book title.
Winner of the oddest book title of the year award has. The crazy weird collection features 6 books it doesnt get any weirder. Using some of them could put you in contention for the oddest book title prize. Whether intentionally funny or just completely oblivious, here are some of the worst book titles youve ever seen. Mar 21, 2014 a book called how to poo on a date has won the 2014 diagram prize for the oddest book title of the year, an annual distinction awarded by the bookseller, a business magazine that covers the book. Generators are likely to create many, many titles that will not want to use. Its antecedents, its history and its role in the world today 1985. As a firm believer in both science and the occult, dees life straddled the line between reality and the spirit world. The booksellerdiagram prize for oddest book title of the year the logo for the. The bookseller is delighted to announce the shortlist for the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year 2014. Mar 28, 2009 this is the booksellerdiagram prize for oddest book title of the year, sponsored by the bookseller magazine.
Boredpanda staff ive been told not to judge a book by its cover, but when the cover has a title like reusing old graves, its hard not to. Winner of the oddest book title of the year award has been. Oddest book title award winner announced new york daily news. A consideration of cult film by mark kirwanhayhoe, with 20. His novel the barbarian nurseries was named a new york times notable book in 2011 and also won the california book award gold medal.
Oddest book title diagram prize awarded to how to poo on a date. The 10 best novels of 2011 2011 was a terrific year for fiction both from firsttime novelists and muchdecorated veterans. I understand if you dont add it to this list, but it deserves a comment at least. February 22, 20 oddest book title of the year shortlist announced by dennis johnson.
Winner of 2016s oddest book title of the year announced. Since 1978, the pseudonymic diarist horace bent of the bookseller magazine, with the sponsorship of the diagram group, managed an annual contest for the oddest book titles. The diagram prize for oddest book title of the year is. Booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year. Especially considering the prize champions odd titles and not odd books see the man booker for the latter.
As odd as the title may be, its completely accurate. Mar 18, 2016 the eyecatching title landed the top spot in the booksellers diagram prize for the oddest book title of the year, in what organisers have described as the closest contest of all time. Its time for the oddest book title of the year competition book patrol. However, some of these generated names could be good and might even inspire you to come up with your own name. Booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year wikipedia. Our vote was close, but its going to tom hickmans gods doodle. Another year brings another shortlist of stunning book titles for bookseller magazines annual diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. One of the uks strangest book prizes has just been announced. The publishing site has announced the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Jun 26, 2019 to verify that book titles are in fact getting longer, i grabbed all available bestsellers from the new york times combined print and e book fiction lists. Here are some interesting book title generators as well as some book title advice. If you had written this book, how would you open it. Prize dredges up a vintage shortlist of the years oddest book titles february 2011 genghis khan workplace manual dominates oddest book title shortlist khan mastered successful people management.
Thursday evening new york time now is up for a public vote, at the booksellers sister consumer site. Genghis khan workplace manual dominates oddest book title shortlist this article is more than 9 years old. Heres a list of the years best reads including recommendations for mysteries, cookbooks, fiction and more. Below is the plot of the average number of words in fiction titles for every month since february 2011. Then i counted the number of words in the titles of these novels. The booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year, originally known as the diagram group prize for the oddest title and commonly known as the diagram prize, is a humorous literary award that is given annually to a book with an unusual title. See more ideas about book title, books, bizarre books. Previous winners have included living with crazy buttocks, bombproof your horse, cooking with poo, and the inaugural winner back in 1978, proceedings of the second international workshop on nude mice. It goes to managing a dental practice the genghis khan way by michael r. Oddest book title award goes to dentist who learns from. The booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year, originally known as the diagram. Mar 22, 2016 the winner of the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year which scours the most random corners of the publishing world for weird, wacky or just plain confusing book titles and then puts a shortlist up for public vote has been announced by the bookseller. Several of the titles were nominees for the diagram prize, a distinction awarded since 1978 by a british magazine for the oddest book title of the year.
Weve collected our 25 favorite titles of 2011, all of which made us w. The finalists for the 2016 oddest book title of the year award have been announced my personal favorite has to be reading from behind. Mar 12, 2007 the online presence of the bookseller is running its annual poll to determine which of six splendidlytitled tomes should receive the 2007 oddest titles prize the magazines deputy editor, joel rickett, told the bbc. Oddest book title award goes to dentist who learns from genghis. Theyre silly in concept whos to say what constitutes the best novel. Reesetee, i found a humdinger of a book title, but it was published in 1800. Or the inaugural winner in 78, proceedings of the second international workshop on nude mice. A total of 64 books were submitted for the latest instalment of the prize, which celebrates the very best in books with odd titles published around the world last year 2011.
Pair with the ever exciting bad sex in fiction award and youve got yourself your own little literary oscars party. Literary award for oddest book title of the year the ides. The book is, in fact, aimed at teaching dentists how to use techniques of the famous mongolian warlord to. Mar 02, 2015 the bookseller is delighted to announce the shortlist for the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year 2014. On march 10, 1552, mathematician john dee had a conversation with an angel. The diagram prize for oddest book title of the year is back the. Jul 31, 2017 always one of my favorite literary awards, the winner of the 39th annual diagram prize for oddest book title of the year has been announced. Genghis khan dentistry book wins odd title prize bbc news. In 2008, a book celebrating the prize winners and nominees was released. Oddest book title of the year shortlist announced mobylives.
Feb 20, 2016 even without the double entendre, this is an odd title for a book, which was published in 1914 by one arthur radclyffe dugmore. Matog limited is a leading law book dealer in lagos. Dec 20, 2011 everyone has their own opinion on what makes a book cover great, and the same goes for titles. Mar 18, 2016 oddest book title of the year also in books netflix announces redwall animated film adaptation from over the garden wall creator by jim vorel february 10, 2021 10.
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a large. As the name suggests, it is exactly that a prize for the oddest title of the year, regardless of the content of the book. Oddest book titles of the year battle it out published february 26, 2016 by natasha onwuemezi. Bookseller diagram prize for oddest title of the year. The oddest book title prize quiz by momosmoproblems.
Mar 22, 20 a publication named goblinproofing ones chicken coop has been named as the winner of the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Here is the oddest book title of the year new york daily news. A little clever wordplay, a subtle nod or allusion, something weirdwords that suggest that what lies inside is rich and memorable. Winner of 2016s oddest book title of the year announcedhow. From the master of strange book titles, including wild. Oddest book title diagram prize awarded to how to poo on a. Everyone has their own opinion on what makes a book cover great, and the same goes for titles.
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