Tell Them It Was

by Ludwig Bemelmans

Book Overview

Hailed as delightful and charming by The Washington Post, here is a unique chronological compilation of Bemelman's writing for adults, chosen by his wife, the heroine of his beloved Madeline series.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 067080391X
• ISBN13: 9780670803910
• Release Date: November 1985
• Publisher: Viking Books
• Length: 315 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A delightful collection of Bemelmans' sparkling stories

Bemelmans is known today mainly for the "Madeline" series of children's books. His writing for adults is scintillating and sophisticated. This collection of loosely autobiographical stories is an ideal introduction to Bemelmans' world and a wonderful book for a summer vacation, airplane ride, or cruise. If you don't know Bemelmans, this is the place to start. It includes stories of his childhood, hotel career, and time in the American army, all told with unmatched flair and exuberance, and with an eye for personality that skewers the pompous and hypocritical yet is never spiteful or malicious. Be warned: Bemelmans cast of charming rogues and innocents can become an addiction! When a friend returned this book and I asked if he wanted another, his delighted reply was, "You mean there's MORE?" There IS more; most of it is out of print, but well worth looking for.This book was edited by Bemelman's widow, the original Madeline.