Lamb Special Gift Ed: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (Imitation Leather)

by Christopher Moore (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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"An instant classic . . . terrific, funny and poignant. (Rocky Mountain News )

"I haven't finished reading [LAMB] yet, but I've managed to laugh myself to tears on more than one occasion." (St. Louis Post-Dispatch )

"[Moore's] most ambitious book." (East Bay Express )

Product Description

Hundreds of thousands of people around the world have read—and reread—Christopher Moore's irreverent, iconoclastic, and divinely funny tale of the early life of Jesus Christ as witnessed by his boyhood pal Levi bar Alphaeus (a.k.a. Biff). Now, in this special (check out the cool red ribbon marker, gilt-edged pages, and gold lettering) gift edition of Christopher Moore's bestselling Lamb, you, too, can find out what really happened between the manger and the Sermon on the Mount. And, in a new afterword written expressly for this edition, Christopher Moore addresses some of the most frequently asked questions he's received from readers since Lamb's initial publication, about the book and himself.

Fresh, funny, poignant, and wise, this special gift edition of Lamb is cause for rejoicing among readers everywhere.

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Product Details

• Imitation Leather: 432 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow; Spl Gft edition (October 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061438596
• ISBN-13: 978-0061438592
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,603 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the funniest book ever written, January 5, 2008

By	Phil Clapham (Seattle) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Okay, I'm old (over 50) and have been an avid reader all my life, so the number of books I own or which have passed beneath my gaze is way beyond counting. And if one played the old game of "You're on a sinking ship and can grab a handful of books to take with you to that desert island over there where you'll be stuck for who knows how long... what would you take?" then Lamb would definitely be in the handful (others, in case you're interested: Virginia Woolf's "The Waves", Dostoevsky's "Brothers Karamazov", Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" and an anthology of poetry, heavy on the romantics).

I should issue a warning, however, which is that this book is dangerous. If you're someone who doesn't like embarrassing yourself by laughing out loud in public places like subway trains or at boring baseball games, then this isn't the book for you. It's one of those rarities, the book that makes you guffaw whether you want to or not.

I've read most of Moore's work (and have met him a couple of times - he's a very funny guy in person too), and this is easily his best novel. It is hysterically funny at many points, and yet manages to always protect the central character of Joshua (Jesus). Moore treats Joshua with respect throughout. He's never the butt of the many jokes directly; his best friend Biff is always the comic and the fall guy - but oh my, how gloriously he plays that role.

Offhand, and despite my extensive reading experience, I can't think of a funnier book than this one. True, you have to have a somewhat sick sense of humor to fully appreciate it, but those of that persuasion will love it and will find it one of the best reading rides of their lives. Buy it and treat yourself.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect holiday gift!, November 5, 2007

By	Nicole Del Sesto (Northern Cal) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You absolutely have to see and feel this book in person to gain the full appreciation of this edition. This book is the perfect gift for first time readers of Moore, and die hard fans.

Lamb is one of my all time favorite books, and probably Moore's best work (though I am also very partial to Island of the Sequined Love Nun.) It is laugh out loud funny, while being thought-provoking and open-minded. Open-mindedness and religion are generally mutually exclusive, but Moore executes brilliantly.

I bought 5 copies (one for me and 4 to give as gifts) and I think I'll be buying ... ready? .... Moore.

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lamb Special Holy Edition!!- I felt the Holy Spirit speaking to me as I held it!, October 24, 2007

By	Douglas Ward "Ashburysgr" (Fitchburg, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This special edition s just superb! When I saw it on line my jaw dropped and my heart skipped a beat. THEN I saw it in person! WOW! It is just like a real Bible! Without all the damnation, smitting, begats, and other such non-sense.

The paper is like the ricepaper of real Bibles, it has the little red ribbon attached for a bookmark, and the gold lettering on the front is just great! The cover is the hard/soft cover just like real Bibles.

Can you imagine when a superrace thousands of years from now digs up Chris Moore's tomb and finds this "Lost Gospel" how the religions of the future will change! LOL!

Buy it and you will not be disappointed!