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A Fistful of Fig Newtons

Talking Books - Record

Jean Shepherd 1982
National Library Service

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Author: Shepherd, Jean. Title: A fistful of fig newtons [sound recording] / by Jean Shepherd. Published: [Washington, D.C.] : NLS, 1982. (AFB, recording agency. AFB, distributor) Description: 7 s. : 10 in. 8 rpm. Book Number: RD 17561 Dewey No.: 813.54 Notes: -- A fistful of fig newtons, or The shootout in room 303 -- The light at the end of the tunnel -- The mole people battle the forces of darkness -- Marcel Proust meets the New Jersey tailgater, and survives -- The marathon run of Lonesome Ernie, the Arkansas Traveler -- Sociology 101 (Hip Division) -- Lemons on the grass, alas -- The lost civilization of Deli -- The whole fun catalog of 1929 -- Lost at C -- Ellsworth Leggett and the great ice cream war -- The Barbi doll celebrates New Year's. Availability restricted to those meeting the eligibility criteria of the holding agency. Narrated by Ralph Bell. A collection of twelve zany pieces by a contemporary American humorist. The essays include a wry view of the joys of Army life, the mixed pleasures of civilian life, aging hippies, and television commercials. Some strong language. Male narrator. NLS/BPH Contains strong language. NLS/BPH Reproduced from: 1st ed. Garden City, N.Y. Doubleday, 1981. 80002872 Subjects: Humor. Local Other authors: Bell, Ralph, narrator. Location: DLC-B RD 17561 NLS/BPH Control No.: 149982
Related Plots / Story Lines and Other References Used
Time Category Date Title Comments
Short Stories and Columns by Shep A Fistful of Fig Newtons (Short Story)
Short Stories and Columns by Shep The Lost Culture of Deli
Short Stories and Columns by Shep The Mole People Battle The Forces of Darkness
Short Stories and Columns by Shep Today's Students
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Related Articles / Reviews:
Date Publication Title
January 3, 1982 Asbury Park Press Humorist finds N.J. 'fascinating'
Gretchen C Van Benthuysen