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Shakespeare wrote with a feather quill and ink; Emily Dickinson wrote with a fountain pen; Isaac Bashevis Singer wrote on a Yiddish typewriter. But what did such writers do when they weren't writing? What did Jane Austen eat for breakfast? What could make Mark Twain throw... Read Full Overview

Little-known, entertaining facts about famous faces reveal the people behind public figures. Humorous illustrations highlight bad habits, silly nicknames, strange pets, odd behaviors, and everyday activities. Great fun reading, or for including offbeat information in a young... Read Full Overview