Fractured English - by Richard Lederer (Paperback)

About the Book

"Perhaps no one has more fun with the English language than Richard Lederer", says Ann Lloyd Merriman of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Now columnist and bestselling author Lederer presents another uncut, unpolished, and certifiably authentic collection of language blunders. Fractured English will leave word lovers roaring with laughter.

Book Synopsis

From Simon & Schuster, Fractured English is Richard Lederer is a laugh-out-loud, sidesplitting, collection of language fluffs and flubs by America's super-duper blooper snooper.

A collection of language gems by the author of Anguished English includes side-tickling language bloopers under such headings as Mouths of Babes, Classified Classics, Poli-Tickle Speeches, and Science Friction.

From the Back Cover

Bestselling author Richard Lederer has done it again with this collection of language gems, presented in his signature style - uncut, unpolished, and one hundred percent genuine. Fractured English is the only place you'll encounter this student's complaint: "I pass all my testes. My grade should be hirer", or this headache of a headline: "Legislators Tax Brains to Cut Deficit". Revel in the delightful anarchy of words run amok, but caveat emptor: "Richard Lederer's books are good medicine, except for the incontinent", writes an ardent admirer. Venture from the Mouths of Babes to Classified Classics, Poli-Tickle Speeches, Science Friction, Blessed Bloopers, and more.

About the Author

Richard Lederer is the author of more than 30 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current book, Presidential Trivia. 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. Dr. Lederer's syndicated column, "Looking at Language," appears in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International's Golden Gavel winner.