Origin of the Term "Hot Dog"--book now on sale

[Gordon, Matthew J.]

How did this topic result in a 300-page book?
I intend this as an honest question, not a snide remark. I can't imagine having that much to say about any lexical item.



-----Original Message-----
From: American Dialect Society on behalf of Cohen, Gerald Leonard
Sent: Mon 11/29/2004 5:43 PM
To: ADS-L at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU
Subject:      Origin of the Term "Hot Dog"--book now on sale
 
The book _"Origin of the Term "Hot Dog"_ has just been printed by my campus print shop.  (authors: Barry Popik, Gerald Cohen, the late David Shulman).
For those interested, the cost is $40 + $7 for mailing (total: $47).  Checks should be made payable to Gerald Cohen and mailed to: Prof. Gerald Cohen, Department of Arts, Languages, and Philosophy, G-4 H-SS, University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla MO 65409.

   As I mentioned in my earlier ads-l message, this is a scholarly work (300 pages) and is intended for lexicographers, scholars, dyed-in-the-wool word buffs, and libraries. While perfectly comprehensible, it's not a Christmas stocking-stuffer.  Only 60 copies have been printed, with 50 slated for sale.
A reprinting can occur if interest warrants, but I'm being careful not to overestimate the potential sale.

     About 20 ads-l members expressed interest in the book when I sent out my preliminary announcement last month. I'll set aside those copies to be sure that the orders can be filled.

Gerald Cohen
University of Missouri-Rolla