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Overview"André Bernard has researched the stories behind more than one hundred of the most famous titles in the English language to produce a fascinating volume rich in literary anecdote and publishing lore. The Great Gatsby was almost titled Trimalchio in West Egg, while some unknown editor told William L. Shirer, """"Please God, don't ask us to publish a book called The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich."""" It's a wonderful romp among the literary monuments.Raymond Chandler to Alfred A. Knopf: """"I'm trying to think of a good title for you to want me to change.""""" Full Product DetailsAuthor: André BernardPublisher: WW Norton & Co Imprint: WW Norton & Co Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 17.80cm Weight: 0.148kg ISBN: 9780393314366ISBN 10: 0393314367 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 19 March 1997 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsThis small book is truly delightful and will appeal to every prospective writer and anyone interested in the creation of ideas.--Karen Glendinning This small book is truly delightful and will appeal to every prospective writer and anyone interested in the creation of ideas. -- Karen Glendinning Author InformationAndré Bernard is the trade publisher of Harcourt, a regular columnist for The American Scholar, and the author of Now All We Need Is a Title. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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