🔗 I, Libertine

I, Libertine is a literary hoax novel that began as a practical joke by late-night radio raconteur Jean Shepherd who aimed to lampoon the process of determining best-selling books. After generating substantial attention for a novel that didn't actually exist, Shepherd approved a 1956 edition of the book written mainly by Theodore Sturgeon — which became an actual best-seller, with all profits donated to charity.