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I used to collect reference books anything like the world book, guinness book of world records, leonard maltin s film guides, etc. With his son, daughter and wife he produced some notable nonfiction works, including three editions each of the peoples almanac with son david and the book of lists with david and amy and wife sylvia for the second volume. The peoples almanac presents the book of predictions by. How sad that the authors lost interest and stopped writing them, though there is a single book titled the 20th century people almanac which i just ordered which may contain which has occurred in the world since the last almanac was published 1984. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Wallace has also compiled several nonfiction works with his family, including the people s almanac and the book of lists, both of which have spawned sequels. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. David wallechinsky and irving wallaces the peoples almanac. A books of facts and figures on a variety of subjects, including the united. The peoples almanac by david wallechinsky, irving wallace.
The peoples almanac presents the book of liststhe 90s edition hardcover october 1, 1993 by david wallechinsky author. Peoples almanac 1835 2012, paperback for sale online ebay. The peoples almanac by irving wallace and david wallechinsky. We found a copy of the people s almanac one day and i had to have it. It is irresistible even to those who are listaversive. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. It covers a very wide range of material, including actual predictions by various figures, articles on famous oracles such as edgar cayce and nostradamus, seriously mistaken predictions, personal predictions, science fiction predictions and unusual methods of divination, among other things. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books.
The peoples almanac is a series of three books published in 1975, 1978 and 1981 by david wallechinsky and his father irving wallace. We found a copy of the peoples almanac one day and i had to have it. Buy the peoples almanac presents the book of lists by david wallechinsky online at alibris. The peoples almanac by david wallechinsky librarything. By the time this book came out it appeared that the authors were starting to rehash some of the material that was featured in the two earlier books of the series. The people s almanac presents the book of predictions book. Also a contributing editor to parade magazine, he divides his time between santa monica, california, and provence, france. The format of the almanac departs from a conventional almanac and included many obscure facts, lists and esoteric knowledge external links. Johnson, diane brown shepard, fern bryant, elizebethe kempthorne, loreen leo, karen pedersen, linda schallan, helen ginsburg on.
The peoples almanac was a series of three books published in 1975, 1978 and 1981 by david wallechinsky and his father. Peoples almanac presents the book of lists 4 5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. The peoples almanac was a series of three books published in 1975, 1978 and 1981 by david wallechinsky and his father irving wallace, the novelist responsible for coauthoring the series the book of lists. Wallace, amy is the author of peoples almanac presents the book of lists 3, published 1983 under isbn 9780688016470 and isbn 0688016472. The people s almanac was a series of three books published in 1975, 1978 and 1981 by david wallechinsky and his father irving wallace, the novelist responsible for coauthoring the series the book of lists. This is billed as the first reference book made to be read for pleasure. The peoples almanac by david wallechinsky goodreads. The definitive compendium of astonishing events, amazing people, and strangebuttrue facts by david wallechinsky and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. May 31, 2017 the peoples almanac irving wallace was a bestselling author who liked to write about working class americans and other types of underdogs. David wallechinsky is the bestselling coauthor of the book of lists and the peoples almanac, and the author of the complete book of the summer olympics and the complete book of the winter olympics. In 1973, wallechinsky became fed up with almanacs that regurgitated bare facts. Wallace, irving and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Revenue from goodwill anytime helps support goodwill northern new england designed workforce programs that connect people to job training and jobs thank you for your support. The peoples almanac presents the book of liststhe 90s.
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