I, Libertine
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I, Libertine is a historical novel that began as a practical joke by Jean Shepherd, a late-night radio raconteur who aimed to lampoon the process of determining best-selling books. After generating su
Cover of first edition (paperback)
Jean Shepherd
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Jean Parker Shepherd Jr. was an American storyteller, humorist, radio and TV personality, writer, and actor. With a career that spanned decades, Shepherd is known for the film A Christmas Story, which
I, Libertine
…I, Libertine is a historical novel that began as a practical joke by Jean Shepherd, a late-night radio raconteur who aimed to lampoon the process of determining best-selling books. After generating substantial attention for a novel…
Shepherd circa 1969
Shepherd circa 1973
Jean Shepherd posed as Frederick R. Ewing on the back cover of Ballantine's I, Libertine (1956).