More Letters from a Nut [Hardcover]

Ted L. Nancy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 13, 1998

Seinfeld. For more than 33 million viewers, the Emmy Award-winning television show has become a Thursday night ritual. Now, even though the show has ended, Jerry Seinfeld's distinct brand of humor can still be yours. Ted L. Nancy's first book, Letters from a Nut, with an introduction by Jerry Seinfeld, now has more than 750,000 copies in print. In More Letters From a Nut, master-prankster Nancy shares even more sidesplittingly funny letters he has written and the unbelievable true responses he has received.

Editorial Reviews

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"'I fully admit that I bear a certain responsibility for the success and popularity of Ted Nancy. I discovered him, I promoted him, I allowed his name to be associated with mine. So I do accept the responsibility, but not the blame' Jerry Seinfeld" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

"Any individual wearing a mosquito outfit . . . will be immediately evicted from the bus."
--City of Las Cruces, New Mexico

"Hyundai regrets to inform you that we do not manufacture a folding car that fits in your pocket."
--Hyundai Automobiles

"A Captain Belch's Seafood fare franchise would be another fine establishment for this area."
--City of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

"I wish a thumb would work for a nose, but I think that you can understand how you couldn't blow it!"
--Edward O. Terino, M.D.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Bantam (April 13, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553109588
• ISBN-13: 978-0553109580
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #327,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ted L. Nancy is Barry Marder. Finally the long national nightmare is over. Jerry Seinfeld unmasked the true author of the "Letters From A Nut" books on Larry King Live and The Today Show with Matt Lauer. (To View: Tedlnancy.com)

Mr. Nancy writes earnest letters to Icelandic malls, German theme parks, Norms Barbershop, shoe museums, waffle cone businesses, and an Indian Casino asking to sell ham sandwiches in their restroom. And publishes them along with their equally sincere but hilarious responses. He does this so that others may enjoy it. His letters include: Telling Ralphs Supermarket he bought a haunted sponge from them. Asking an Amsterdam hotel if he can check in with 300 hamsters for his production of Hamsterdam. And warning the telephone company installer about his Electronic Belching Machine on his patio.

His books on Amazon.com are under Ted. L. Nancy or Jerry Seinfeld. No one else. He has no affiliation with any other books or DVD's except what is on this Author's Page. He is proud that his books are suitable for all ages. Many teachers use them in their classrooms as learning tools for students. Mr. Nancy has moved to Glendale, California to be near the Turkish paranormal community. (of which he has attended a meeting) He does not like olives! Visit his website at tedlnancy.com

Barry Marder is a comedian, former writer on "Seinfeld" and the co-writer of Dreamworks' animated hit "Bee Movie." He was a writer for Bill Maher, Jay Leno, & David Letterman. He has performed at most major theaters in the United States as opening act for Jerry Seinfeld. He has also written with George Carlin.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comic genius at its finest, February 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: More Letters from a Nut (Hardcover)

I have spent the past 25 years in the field of health care and working with chronic depression. The two "Letters From a Nut" books have broken ground in the field of comedy and healing. I have used the books with many patients who have laughed so hard that they forgot about their pain. What a great gift this nutball comic genius has given to the world. Ted, you can't even begin to know the impact that you have had on us all. Laughter heals, and you sir are a genius. I can't wait for the next book. Please don't laugh, but I was once attacked by a woman with a shrimp fork. I lost.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars King of the "Nut" Series!, January 7, 2005

By 

K. Brown "El Rudo Lucky Pierre!" (Walnut, Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: More Letters from a Nut (Hardcover)

If you have never read any of Ted L. Nancy's "Letters From a Nut" series, picture The Jerky Boys or Crank-Yankers in written form. Nancy's way-out letters to celebrities, corporations and government offices are a laugh riot.

This particular book is my personal favorite of the series, and topping this collection are the priceless rehabilitation suggestions he recommends to several correctional institutions. He also writes a hysterical letter to The New Orleans Saints Chief of Security citing concerns that his resemblance to our 21st president Chester A. Arthur might require tighter security when he attends a game in New Orleans.

I consider myself a tough sell when it comes to written humor, but three sources that double-me-over are Jon Stewart, The Onion, and Ted Nancy's "Letters From a Nut" books. It has been awhile since we've seen a new addition to this series, and I certainly hope that Mr. Nancy has not put his pen to rest. He has a mischevious gift!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'M NOT JOKING!!, June 22, 2002

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Patrick Graham (Gainsville, Fl United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: More Letters from a Nut (Hardcover)

I am a big fan of Seinfeld, and after reading the first installment of these books (See My Review) I had to get the second one. Seinfeld writes the introduction to the book, but after reading this second one, I am sure he is the true author. There is nobody else who could think of such wild and outlandish stories.

Again, as America's favorite pen-pal, Ted L. Nancy writes to hotels, governments, cities, casinos, and the military. He wants to know if he can graft his big toe onto his nose, why his wife left him while he was in a coma..for another man in a coma, and if he can consummate his marriage in the administrative office of the chapel. He writes to hotels telling them he eats his mattress, and is a chronic kleptomaniac. He writes to casinos to ask if his band the "Fat Beatles" can perform and if he can stay in their hotel dressed as a bladder.

As funny as Mr. Nancy's letters, the dead serious responses are often funnier. The casino manager things the "Fat Beatles" are a great idea, and the military would love to have his one man show about Yoko.

This book is laugh out loud funny. It is best read aloud with family members or friends so they can join in on the fun. Buy this book and you will laugh very hard.