Spring Hardcovers: Humor
Edited by Dick Donahue and Juan Martinez Compiled by Alia Akkam, Robert Dahlin, Charles Hix, Natalie Danford, Lauren Joyce, Hilary Kayle, Suzanne Mantell, Diane Patrick, Karole Riippa, Judith Rosen, Oona Short, Skip Skwarek and Julie Stevenson -- Publishers Weekly, 1/21/2008
Abrams Image
Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington: Understanding Political Doublespeak Through Philosophy and Jokes (Mar., $18.95) by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein explains the alternate reality of politics in America. 250,000 first printing.
Andrews McMeel
Thank You for Being You (May, $9.95) by Bradley Trevor Greive combines animal photography with humorous messages.
Fireside
8 Simple Rules for Marrying My Daughter: and Other Reasonable Advice from the Father of the Bride (Not That Anyone Is Paying Attention) (May, $23) by Bruce Cameron targets the aspects of weddings that appear most ridiculous to fathers.
Robert Hale
(dist. by trafalgar square/IPG)
Erotic Wit: Quotations, One-liners, and Aphorisms (Apr., $14.95) by Gerd de Ley anthologizes witty and philosophical musings on sex.
Harper Entertainment
Yes, You're Pregnant, but What About Me? (May, $24.95) by Kevin Nealon. The former Saturday Night Live cast member tells tales about becoming a first-time father at age 53.
How Books
100 Days of Monsters (Mar., $19.99) by Stefan G. Bucher culls visitors' responses to his daily postings of ink-blot monsters and mini-movies at dailymonster.com; includes a DVD.
Michael O'Mara
(dist. by Trafalgar Square/IPG)
The Baldies' Survival Guide: Everything a Slaphead Needs to Cope in a Cruel Hairy World (Apr., $14.95) by Tim Collins proves that bald can be beautiful... and funny, too.
Villard
How to Really Stink at Golf (May, $16.95) by Jeff Foxworthy and Brian Hartt. The humorist and veteran comedy writer tee off with a guide to ensure that any golfer's game stays as bad as possible.
