Mar 04, 2006 celebrating publishings oddest titles the bookseller magazine awards its 28th annual diagram prize for the oddest book title. The diagram prize 2018 shortlist revealed the bookseller. The prize is named after the diagram group, an information and graphics company based in london, and the. The winner for the diagram prize for the oddest book title has been awarded to professor philip m. The the bookseller diagram prize for oddest title of the year is a humorous literary award that is given annually to the book with the oddest title.
The bookseller diagram prize shortlist has been revealed. Goblinproofing book beats tea cosies for odd title award. Mar 22, 20 goblinproofing ones chicken coop wins strangest title of the year contest the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year is an award given yearly to the work with the most unusual moniker. Diagram prize for oddest book title of the year 20 in pictures from the transformative power of tea cosies to a medical study of adolf hitler, the diagram prize shortlist shines a light on the. The seven books on the list represent the most peculiar titles published over the past year.
Mar 28, 2009 bookseller magazine chose the 20092014 world outlook for 60milligram containers of fromage frais as its oddest book title of the year. Finalists for oddest book title prize showcase cats and. 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. Nov 23, 2018 for the first time in the 40year life of the worlds most prestigious literary gong, a foreignlanguage tome, joy of waterboiling, has won the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. The bookseller is delighted to announce the shortlist for the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year 2014. Horace bent reveals the shortlist for the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year, which. The prize originated as a salve for boredom at the 1978 frankfurt book fair and at first was called the diagram group prize for the oddest title at the frankfurt book fair. Cooking with poo is written by bangkok chef saiyuud diwong whose nickname is poo. The book claimed 38% of an online vote, beating rivals. Titles suggested by publishers, booksellers, librarians, and bookseller readers are culled to a shortlist, which is voted on by the public via online poll. The winner simmered in shortlist controversy as the entire text of the book 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. 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.
The two dreamed up the prize as a way to relieve boredom while working at the annual frankfurt book fair. According to the bookseller, the prize was open to selfpublished authors for the first time in its 37year history, and the selfpublished strangers have the best candy by. Oddest book title of the year award has been revealed 7. A comprehensive guide to keeping pigs when time is your most precious commodity, by michaela giles. The first ever winner was a book called proceedings of the second international workshop on nude mice. Cooking with poo is written by bangkok chef saiyuud diwong whose nickname is poo which is thai for crab. Booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year wikipedia. The shortlist for the 2018 diagram prize for oddest book title of the year, presented by the bookseller, has been announced. Mar 29, 2010 that time of year again for my favourite literary event. Voting closes on november 16, and the winner will be announced november 23.
Ever since bookseller magazine praised the book proceedings of the second international workshop on nude mice in 1978, its diagram prize for oddest title of the year has rewarded the weirdest. In 2008, a diagram of diagrams prize was announced to find the oddest title. Originally conceived in 1978 by trevor bounford and bruce robertson, cofounders of publishing solutions firm the diagram group, as a way to avoid boredom at the annual frankfurt book fair, this is. Reading from behind lines up for public vote alongside works including soviet bus. The award was originally known as the diagram group prize for the oddest title at the frankfurt book fair, commonly known as the diagram prize for short. Mar 30, 2012 a thai cookbook has won this years diagram prize for oddest book title of the year.
Goblinproofing wins diagram prize for oddest book title. Diana rajchels selfhelp book on pagan relationships competes with natures. The wonderful world of book titles publishing perspectives. The prize was the invention of trevor bounford and bruce robertson, cofounders of the publishing firm, the diagram group. The winner of the 2019 diagram prize for oddest book title of the year is the dirt hole and its variations, a rereleased classic hunting and trapping guide by charles l dobbins. Nominees were originally limited to just books at the frankfurt book fair, but this was extended to submissions sent in by the. Feb 22, 20 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. Goblinproofing ones chicken coop has won the annual diagram prize for oddest book title. 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. Diagram prize for oddest title of the year wikipedia, a. Cooking with poo wins diagram prize for oddest title bbc news. The great librarys oddest law book titles know how. Thursday evening new york time now is up for a public vote, at the booksellers sister consumer site.
Normally the books are so specialized and esoteric that we dont find them in out collection, however this year we have three. As an englishman once said, and now for something completely different. Winner of the oddest book title of the year award has been. The prize, founded by trevor bounford and the late bruce robinson of publishing solutions firm the diagram group, is the annual celebration of the book worlds strangest and most perplexing titles. The booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year, originally known as the diagram group prize for the oddest title at the frankfurt. Rather than a page about joke books, this one is about book jokes. Oct 26, 2018 the prize, founded by trevor bounford and the late bruce robinson of publishing solutions firm the diagram group, is the annual celebration of the book worlds strangest and most perplexing titles. How tea cosies changed the world by loani prior be drawn into a world of creative passion with how tea cosies.
A publication named goblinproofing ones chicken coop is named as the winner of the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. The bookseller diagram 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. Hoechi angel au, open dissertation press call of nature. It has nothing to do with content and everything to do with, well, title oddity. The question of what makes an odd book title, on the other hand, is one for horace bent. 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. The tongue in cheek prize goes to the oddest title of the year, not necessarily the funniest, particularly not one that is intentionally funny.
Too naked for the nazis wins diagram odd booktitle. The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. A publication named goblinproofing ones chicken coop has been named as the winner of the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Of course, if you are interested in odd books, then have a look at this post about the diagram prize, for the books with the oddest title of the year. See if you can suss out the real book title, and 2018 diagram prize nominee, from the fake ones in our quiz below the booksellers descriptions follow the correct titles. Mar 27, 2009 the 20092014 world outlook for 60milligram containers of fromage frais has won the diagram prize, the british award for the years oddest book title the philip m. Crocheting adventures with hyperbolic planes 42% what kind of bean.
Fromage frais translates to fresh cheese, which makes the title all the more odd. The secret life of dung richard jones, pelagic publishing. Trust your gut, care for down there and reclaim your fierce and feminine she, by lisa lister. 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. 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. Mar 02, 2015 to my surprise, the shortlist had been released for the diagram prize for the oddest book title of 2015, and strangers have the best candy was one of the seven books. The diagram prize is awarded to the book with the oddest title published during the year. Study of soft cheese wins oddest book title award wikinews.
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. We think its time people give more love to the diagram prize, a prestigious honor thats awarded each year to the book with the oddest title or, most years its awarded. Dec 04, 2019 the diagram prize for oddest book title of the year was first awarded in 1978. 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. The diagram prize for oddest book title of the year was originally conceived as a way to avoid boredom at the annual frankfurt book fair. Diagram prize for oddest book title highly sensitive power.
Definitions of booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year, synonyms, antonyms, derivatives of booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year, analogical dictionary of booksellerdiagram prize for oddest title of the year english. The bookseller, which sponsors the prize, reported that the winning title swept away the competition, claiming 40% of the public vote. Jul 31, 2017 diagram prize for oddest book title shortlist. The bookseller diagram prize for oddest title of the year is a humorous literary award that is given annually to the book with the oddest title. Powered by the british publics love of toilet humour, the diagram prize for strangest title has been awarded. Shortlist revealed for 2014 diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. Neither rhino horn stockpile management nor ancient starch research. Diagram prize for oddest book title of the year 2014 in pictures from the cats of new york to south african trout, the 2014 shortlist for the diagram prize brings together this years oddest. Life beginsagainat 41 for the diagram prize as six vie for title. Diagram prize for oddest book title announces finalists. Booksellerdiagram prize for oddest 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 diagram group, managed an annual contest for the oddest book titles. Oddest book title prize shortlist gets behind cultural history of the anus.
The winner simmered in shortlist controversy as the entire text of the. Click on each book if you want to invest in these epic tomes. Diagram prize winners meet your next favorite book. Oddest title of the year kansas city public library. A shortlist of six titles has been unveiled for this years diagram prize for the oddest book title of the year. Parker for his book, the 20092014 world outlook for 60milligram containers of fromage frais. Shortlist announced for 2018 diagram prize for oddest book.
The title itself has even offered up the new memelike acronym jow. What should win the 2019 diagram prize for oddest book title. 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. Oddest book title diagram prize awarded to how to poo. The bookseller, which sponsors the prize, reported that the winning title swept away the. Reading from behind lines up for public vote alongside works including soviet bus stops and paper folding with children. Philip parker wins diagram prize for oddest book title. 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. What should win the 2019 diagram prize for oddest book. March 29, 2010 quaesitor arts, books, comedy, culture, fun, genius, quaerentia, satire, words. I was beginning to think that this may not be happening this year as the shortlist announcement is later than in 2018. 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.
Fancy coffins to make yourself a book for woodworkers. That means the polls are open and you can now vote for the oddest book title of the year you may not be able to judge a book by its cover, but you can help select the most bizarre book title of the year. The shortlist for the diagram prize for the years oddest book title is out and includes pieography. Crocheting adventures with hyperbolic planes wins oddest. 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. 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. How to poo on a date wins british diagram prize for oddest. Crocheting adventures with hyperbolic planes 42% what kind of. 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. What should win the 2019 diagram prize for oddest book title of the year.
The winner will be chosen by a public vote on we love this book, the sister site of the bookseller. These jokes come with the usual caveats that they may be neither original nor witty. Divorcing a real witch makes diagrams oddest book title of the year shortlist. Mar 02, 2015 the time when the shortlist for this years highlycovered, muchsoughtafter diagram prize for the oddest book title of the year is announced. Nov 27, 2018 2018 diagram prize for oddest book title announced as an englishman once said, and now for something completely different. The winner, greek rural postmen and their cancellation numbers, by derek willan, beat out gary leon hills secondplace winner people who dont know theyre dead. The time when the shortlist for this years highlycovered, muchsoughtafter diagram prize for the oddest book title of the year is announced.
Bookseller magazine chose the 20092014 world outlook for 60milligram containers of fromage frais as its oddest book title of the year. Goblinproofing ones chicken coop wins strangest title of. A thai cookbook has won this years diagram prize for oddest book title of the year. 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. Mar 22, 20 the question of what makes a great book title is one for the ages. 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.
Six books have been selected for the 2014 diagram prize for oddest book title of the year shortlist, online book news company the bookseller announced on friday. That time of year again for my favourite literary event. Cooking with poo wins diagram prize for oddest title bbc. The prize was originally conceived in 1978 by trevor bounford, cofounder with bruce robertson of publishing solutions firm the diagram group and has been administered every year by the bookseller and horace bent, the magazines diarist six books have been selected from dozens of nominated titles, with the ultimate winner now chosen. The tongue in cheek prize goes to the oddest title of the year, not necessarily the funniest. Design a cover slide for the oddest elearning course. In 1987, the diagram wasnt handed out because no book title was deemed odd enough. To my surprise, the shortlist had been released for the diagram prize for the oddest book title of 2015, and strangers have the best candy was one of the seven books. The diagram prize is awarded each year to the oddest title presented at the frankfurt book fair. The mystery is solved and you can read the wry introduction to the 41st year of the prize over on the bookseller website and the mention of last years winner kettles and. Goblinproofing wins diagram prize for oddest book title bbc. What should win the 2019 diagram prize for oddest book title of the.
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