Spring 2005 Hardcovers: Humor
by Staff -- Publishers Weekly, 1/24/2005
CANONGATE
Beauty Tips from Moose Jaw (June, $24) by Will Ferguson. A Canadian humorist offers sly observations and witty stories from travels among his own.
CHRONICLE
Emily's Good Nightmares (July, $12.95) by Rob Reger. Emily, an angst-filled teenager from Cosmic Debris, travels deep into her own psyche.
GOTHAM BOOKS
Haiku U.: From Aristotle to Zola, Great Books in 17 Syllables (Apr., $15) by David M. Bader sums up "great books" in haiku form.
HYPERION
Real Men Don't Apologize! (May, $21.95) by Jim Belushi. The star of the television show According to Jim talks about how men can remain real men while managing relations with women. 100,000 first printing.
PENGUIN/CHAMBERLAIN BROS.
Statements (June, $19.95) by Amy Borkowsky. The author of Amy's Answering Machine produces her "diary," compliments of her American Express bills.
RUNNING PRESS
Peanuts Guide to Life: Wit and Wisdom from the World's Favorite Cartoon (May, $12.95) by Charles Schulz collects pithy observations and cartoon art from 50 years of Peanuts.
SIMON SPOTLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Nothing's Sacred (Apr., $22.95) by Lewis Black. The stand-up comedian and Daily Show regular includes both his personal history and his observations on current events. 100,000 first printing.
Take This Advice (Apr., $19.95) by Sandra Bark compiles 40 of the most affecting graduation speeches delivered in the last 10 years by such speakers as Toni Morrison and Gloria Steinem. 50,000 first printing.
SOURCEBOOKS HYSTERIA
The Bad Puppy's Guide to Life (Apr., $7.95) by Katherine Blanc looks at the benefits of domestication. 50,000 first printing.
SURREY BOOKS
Shag's Little Book of Love: Dating, Mating, and Mischief-Making (Mar., $12.95) by Eve Lederman, illus. by Shag, offers advice on the everyday details of romance and dating. 25,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.
TEN SPEED PRESS
Furry Logic Parenthood (Mar., $9.95) by Jane Seabrook. The sequel to Furry Logic collects quotes and drawings that capture the emotional essence of being a parent.
WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON (dist. by Sterling)
How to Keep Dinosaurs (Mar., $9.95) by Robert Marsh instructs dinosaur lovers about home care for these somewhat difficult pets.
WILLOW CREEK PRESS
Bad Kitties—Cute Kittens (Mar., $14.95) blends photos and text to evoke the appeal and unpredictability of kittens.
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