Nether regions and pavements hot on Diagram Prize shortlist

Witches, camels, nether regions and pavements are just some of the subjects covered by the shortlisted books on this year's Diagram Prize for the Oddest Book Title of the Year. The seven-strong shortlist celebrates the most peculiar titles published in the year, with the winner chosen by a public vote. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Travel book wins odd title prize

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Diagram Prize For Oddest Book Title: Shortlist Announced

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Nether regions and pavements hot on Diagram Prize shortlist

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Genital book makes odd title list

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