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Richard Lederer is the author of more than 35 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current book, The Gift of Age. He has been profiled in magazines as diverse as The New Yorker, People, and the National Enquirer and frequently appears on radio as a commentator on language. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International's Golden Gavel winner. He is the father of author and poet Katy Lederer and poker players Howard Lederer and Annie Duke.
Reflections on the English Language
2003
2021
1994
What We All Should Know About U.S. History, Culture & Geography
2012
An Anthology of Accidental Assaults Upon Our Language
1987
A Fun-damental Guide to Punctuation
2000
1989
1996
1988
1994
1993
Ribald Riddles, Lascivious Limericks, Carnal Corn, and Other Good, Clean Dirty Fun
1995
The Feats, Fates, Families, Foibles, and Firsts of Our American Presidents
2007
Jokes, Riddles, Daffynitions, Tairy Fales, Rhymes, and More Word Play for Kids
1996
Practical Advice For The Grammatically Challenged
1999
A Bonanza of Bloopers, Blunders, Botches, and Boo-Boos
2000
Ribald Riddles, Lascivious Limericks, Carnal Corn, and Other Good, Clean Dirty Fun
2001
1992
1991
More Accidental Assaults Upon Our Language
2005
The S.P.E.L.L. Guide to Real-Life Writing
1995