The New Joys of Yiddish Completely Updated

More than a quarter of a century ago, Leo Rosten published the first comprehensive and hilariously entertaining lexicon of the colorful and deeply expressive language of Yiddish. "The Joys of Yiddish went on to become an indispensable tool for writers, journalists, politicians, and students, as well as a perennial best-seller for three decades. Fully revised by editor Lawrence Bush, this new edition brings Rosten's masterful work up to date. Featuring more than fifty wonderful illustrations by famed cartoonist and illustrator R. O. Blechman, and an invaluable English-to-Yiddish index, the paper of this classic book is now available only form Three Rivers Press.

The late LEO ROSTEN was the author of <b>The Return of H*Y*M*A*N K*A*P*L*A*N</b>, <b>Captain Newman, M.D</b>., and countless other books, articles, and screenplays. <br><br>LAWRENCE BUSH is the author of several books about American Judaism and is the editor of <i>Reconstructionism Today</i>. He lives in Accord, New York.<br><br>R.O. BLECHMAN’s illustrations have appeared on nineteen covers of <i>The New Yorker</i> and have been exhibited in New York, Paris, Berlin, and Munich. The author/artist of seven books, he lives in New York City.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>