The Sterling Huck Letters [Paperback]

Sterling Huck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2002

Dear Winchester Cathedral: I'm scouting locations for my new science fiction movie, Zarbu, The Mutant from Beyond, and need a cathedral where the space monster Zarbu could defend its larvae from military forces…

Dear Harrod's: Maybe you've never thought about it, but Harrod's could benefit from having a 7-ft roadside gorilla. I am America's foremost sculptor of roadside gorilla statues…

Dear Bekins: This June, I'll be moving from Nashville, TN to Reno, NV. Would it be possible for Bekins to move a large blue reclining chair with my Grandma Ruth in it? I believe she would be happier if she could remain in the chair during the van ride from Nashville to Reno…

These are but a few of the hilarious letters with oddball requests Sterling Huck has mailed to corporations and organizations around the globe. Sometimes equally amusing are the responses - some of which seem to get the joke and some who respond with deadpan seriousness. The perfect bathroom book, this is available in two editions: a 50-pound offset paper edition, and a special read-and-rip toilet paper edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401600352
• ISBN-13: 978-1401600358
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,914,382 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hard To Believe This Is Real, November 4, 2002

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Michael Ashby (Nashville, TN - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sterling Huck Letters (Paperback)

I learned of this book from Bill DeMain of Swan Dive at one of their performances. Unbeknownst to me, Bill has had a very active "other life" penning witty letters to companies under the pen name of Sterling Huck. One page into this most unique book and I was on the floor laughing uncontrollably. Sterling Huck leads us through a vast array of letters that he penned to various corporations and famous personalities. Although his letters are total gems of creative genius, much of the hilarity comes from the responses he receives in return. This book is a great read and one that you'll be telling all your friends about.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sincere Absurdity, October 27, 2002

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This review is from: The Sterling Huck Letters (Paperback)

I've collected many of the prank letter books over the years, including The Lazlo Letters and Letters From A Nut, but I think this is my favorite. The combination of politeness, surreal humor and convincing detail make Huck's letters not only laugh out loud funny, but compelling to read. Also, the photos are a hoot. My favorite letter: he writes to a fancy health spa, tells them he's a ventriloquist, and that he'd like to visit with his dummy, Little Sir Pitney (who is girl crazy). This is the perfect gift book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Laughs, January 8, 2003

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Lee Pa tterson (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

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This is a great book to take along on a long flight, or keep next to the can. The letters are outlandish, yet somehow believable, and you'll be laughing long after you put the book down. My favorite was his offer to The Seattle Mariners to work at their games as a "roving barber," shaving the fans in the stands.