Six titles have made the shortlist for the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year this years list includes. Celebrating all the weird and wacky titles published last year, the prize has been running since 1978 and although there is no reward as such, the publicity given to the winner is worth its weight in gold. Diagram prize for oddest title of the year 2011 this years diagram prize for oddest title of the year has been awarded to a book advising dentists on how to run their practices mongolian warlord style. The publishing site has announced the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Dipping in to the strange wormhole of self published erotica as mentioned by a poster upthread would surely net you way odder book titles. Genghis khan workplace manual dominates oddest book title. As an englishman once said, and now for something completely different.
Genghis khan workplace manual dominates oddest book title shortlist. Keep in mind, though, titles that are believed to be purposefully made up to be funny or odd will be disqualified. If this sounds like you, youll want to keep an eye on the proceedings for this years diagram prize for the oddest book title of 2010. 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. First conceived at the frankfurt book fair in 1978 in order to stave off. Diagram prize for oddest book title announces finalists.
An instructional manual on how to run a dental clinic like genghis khan and a helpful guide to finding out the colour of your pooch are among the nominees for the diagram prize for oddest book title. Oddest book title award goes to dentist who learns from genghis. The prize was decided by a public vote on the booksellers website. Jun 23, 2017 such as writing some lighthearted bantz as i believe the children say at a book fair or three and, most importantly, to oversee the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. The genghis khan way is emerging as the early favourite to win this years diagram prize for oddest title of. In 2008, a book celebrating the prize winners and nominees was released. From an academic study of the anus to a photography book about soviet bus stops, this years oddest book title of the year award is shaping up to be a hotly fought contest. Khan way is emerging as the early favourite to win this years diagram prize for oddest title of the year, whose shortlist has. Diagram prize for oddest title of the year wikipedia, a. Heck, if you cant get a literary award for your writing, maybe shoot for having the oddest title. Last years winner was the 20092014 world outlook for 60milligram containers of fromage frais. The contenders are often as alarming as the winners. Since 1978, book industry experts have staved off boredom by mulling over the years strangest titles, in preparation for a very special contest.
Mar 29, 2010 that time of year again for my favourite literary event. The prize is awarded annually by trade magazine the bookseller for the book with the oddest title. Every year, bookseller magazine, a british website that offers news and commentary about the book business, gives an award to the oddest book title. The fortieth annual diagram prize for oddest book title of the year has been announced with great revelry and joy of waterboiling, by christina scheffenacker, has taken the prize. Click on each book if you want to invest in these epic tomes. Mar 10, 2015 another year brings another shortlist of stunning book titles for bookseller magazines annual diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Seyfarth, is a strong contender for this years prize. Theyre silly in concept whos to say what constitutes the best novel. Saiyuud diwong, aka poo, has made a career out of teaching children from the slums of thailand how to cook their way out of poverty. Recently, the magazine released their shortlist for the oddest book titles of 2011, and there are certainly some serious contenders the list is even one entry longer than is traditional, in. 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. It goes to managing a dental practice the genghis khan way by michael r.
Crocheting adventures with hyperbolic planes 42% what kind of. Oct 30, 2018 its time for the annual diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Winner of 2016s oddest book title of the year announced. Oddest book title of the year award the world through my. Now open to all books, the titles are nominated and the winner is chosen by the public. Apr 25, 2011 the winner of 2011s oddest book title prize was announced at the end of march. A comprehensive guide to keeping pigs when time is your most precious commodity, by michaela giles, edged out runnerup renniks austra. The booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year, originally known as the diagram group prize for the oddest title at the frankfurt book. No actual prize is awarded, although daina taimina author of. I am sure papa would be interested in knowing how to bombproof your horse, especially if palin ever gets to be president.
Such as writing some lighthearted bantz as i believe the children say at a book fair or three and, most importantly, to oversee the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Goblinproofing wins diagram prize for oddest book title bbc news. Oddest book title award goes to dentist who learns from. Seven books make shortlist for oddest book title of the. Oddest book title of the year award the world through my eyes. Finalists for oddest book title prize showcase cats and feces the origin of feces is one of six finalists for the diagram prize, awarded by the bookseller for the oddest book title. The diagram prize for oddest book title of the year is back. The diagram prize for oddest book title of the year is back the. Bookseller magazine chose the 20092014 world outlook for 60milligram containers of fromage frais as its oddest book title of the year. 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. Mar 18, 2016 each year, the bookseller announces the winner of its diagram prize, awarded to the strangest book title of the year. Six contenders including goblinproofing ones chicken coop and was hitler ill.
The prize is named after the diagram group, an information and graphics company based in london, and the. Managing a dental practice the genghis khan way won the diagram prize for. The fortieth annual diagram prize for oddest book title of the year has been announced with great revelry and joy of waterboiling, by. Crocheting adventures with hyperbolic planes 42% what kind of bean. Its antecedents, its history and its role in the world today 1985. Oddest book title of the year shortlist announced mobylives.
The genghis khan way by former dentist michael young won the prize on friday. Baboon metaphysics, an academic study of primates in botswana by dorothy l. Its time for the annual diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Time to pick the oddest book title of the year book patrol. Mar 22, 20 a publication named goblinproofing ones chicken coop is named as the winner of the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. But hidden beneath the seas waves are a staggering variety of active. Guide by the late charles l dobbins, known as the father of modern trapping, sees off polemical defence of traditional dairies.
Its time to vote on the years strangest book titles quartz. Apr 08, 2011 in 1978, the bookseller, a trade magazine for publishers, established an award to honour the oddest book title at the frankfurt book fair. Dirt hole variations beats war on artisan cheese guide by the late charles l dobbins, known as the father of modern trapping, sees off polemical defence of traditional dairies. How to sharpen pencils by david rees melville house. Pair with the ever exciting bad sex in fiction award and youve got yourself your own little literary oscars party. Too naked for the nazis and 25 other oddest book title of. In july, trevor bounford and i will be joining friends and colleagues at old hampstead town hall to celebrate the long and extraordinary life of the late bruce robertson, cofounder of the diagram group, or diagram visual information ltd. Booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year.
Genghis khan dentistry book wins award the daily beast. This years diagram prize for oddest title of the year has been awarded to a book advising dentists on how to run their practices mongolian warlord style. Editor relieved not to be number two as book about defecating on a date wins 36th annual diagram prize for oddest book title. As odd as the title may be, its completely accurate. Bookseller diagram prize for oddest title of the year. The finalists for the 2016 oddest book title of the year award have been announced my personal favorite has to be reading from behind. Comments 1 in 1978, the bookseller, a trade magazine for publishers, established an award to honour the oddest book title at the frankfurt book fair. Corporate manslaughter, also referred to as corporate killing. How to avoid huge ships 1992, greek rural postmen and their cancellation. 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. The annual prize for the oddest book title has been won by the splendidly eccentric crocheting adventures with hyperbolic planes, by dr daina taimina.
This book, actually a looseleaf binder series, won the booksellers 2001 diagram prize for oddest book title, which may explain why it now seems to be available only under another name. The wonderful world of book titles publishing perspectives. Too naked for the nazis and 25 other oddest book title of the. The booksellerdiagram prize for oddest book title of the year. The winner of 2011s oddest book title prize was announced at the end of march. Goblinproofing wins diagram prize for oddest book title. Its time for the oddest book title of the year competition.
February 22, 20 oddest book title of the year shortlist announced by dennis johnson. Goblinproofing wins diagram prize for oddest book title bbc. Genghis khan dentistry book wins odd title prize bbc news. The genghis khan way is emerging as the early favourite to win this years diagram prize for oddest title of the.
Oddest book title prize goes to crocheting adventures. Listed below are over 150 of the oddest titles i could uncover, with authors, publishers, and date as available. Pick your winner for oddest book title of the year. A publication named goblinproofing ones chicken coop is named as the winner of the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Shortlist for oddest book title of the year revealed. O diagram prize for oddest title of the year e um premio criado em 1978.
The title, written by reginald bakeley, gives practical advice on how to banish fairies from your home. Baboons up against fromage frais and colons for oddest. The wonderful world of book titles in discussion by roger tagholm february 21, 2014 publishers put out some rather curious books, as exhibited by this years shortlist for. 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. Content doesnt matter, nor does qualityits all about the title. But hidden beneath the seas waves are a staggering variety of active creatures, engaged in the neverending struggles of. Booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year wikipedia. First conceived at the frankfurt book fair in 1978 in order to stave off boredom.
The diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Finalists for oddest book title prize showcase cats and. The booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year, originally known as the diagram group prize for the oddest title at the frankfurt book fair, commonly known as the diagram prize for short, is a humorous literary award that is given annually to a book with an unusual title. This book, actually a looseleaf binder series, won the booksellers 2001 diagram prize for oddest book title, which may explain why it now seems to be available only under another name corporate manslaughter, also referred to as corporate killing, is apparently the term used in the uk and commonwealth for what we in the u. Sep 11, 2008 gives an award called diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. A book advising dentists on how to run their practices mongolian warlord style wins the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Another year brings another shortlist of stunning book titles for bookseller magazines annual diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Mar 02, 2012 recently, the magazine released their shortlist for the oddest book titles of 2011, and there are certainly some serious contenders the list is even one entry longer than is traditional, in. Each year, the bookseller announces the winner of its diagram prize, awarded to the strangest book title of the year.
The diagram prize for oddest book title of the year is. The wonderful world of book titles in discussion by roger tagholm february 21, 2014 publishers put out some rather curious books, as exhibited by this years shortlist for the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Ellen j prager when viewed from a quiet beach, the ocean can seem calm, even serene. Managing a dental practice the genghis khan way won the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. That time of year again for my favourite literary event.
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