Cosby, Bill 1937-
Overview
| Works: | 1,524 works in 3,017 publications in 17 languages and 90,727 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Humor Biography High interest-low vocabulary books Juvenile works Anecdotes History Autobiographies Readers (Publications) Documentary films |
| Roles: | Author, Actor, Interviewee, Performer, Producer, Creator, Speaker, Narrator, Composer, Arranger, Instrumentalist, Singer, Other, Conductor, Author of introduction, Host, Artist, Director, Commentator, Scenarist, Vocalist, Lyricist |
| Classifications: | PZ7.C8185, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Bill Cosby
- Time flies by Bill Cosby( Book )
- Cosby by Ronald L Smith( Book )
- I am what I ate ... and I'm frightened!!! : and other digressions from the doctor of comedy by Bill Cosby( Book )
- Cosbyology : essays and observations from the doctor of comedy by Bill Cosby( Book )
- I didn't ask to be born (but I'm glad I was) by Bill Cosby( Book )
- Cosby : his life and times by Mark Whitaker( Book )
- Bill Cosby by Solomon J Herbert( Book )
- Bill Cosby, making America laugh and learn by Harold Woods( Book )
- The Cosby wit : his life and humor by Bill Adler( Book )
- The picture life of Bill Cosby by Barbara Johnston Adams( Book )
- Chasing Cosby : the downfall of America's dad by Nicole Weisensee Egan( Book )
- Bill Cosby : family funny man by Larry Kettelkamp( Book )
- The Cosby show : audiences, impact, and implications by Linda K Fuller( Book )
- Bill Cosby : the changing Black image by Robert Rosenberg( Book )
- Bill Cosby : America's most famous father by James Haskins( Book )
- Bill Cosby : entertainer and activist by Sonya Kimble-Ellis( )
- Bill Cosby : actor and comedian by Michael Schuman( Book )
- Brown v. Board and the transformation of American culture : education and the South in the age of desegregation by Ben Keppel( Book )
- Bill Cosby by Bruce W Conord( Book )
- Selected from Fatherhood and Time flies by Bill Cosby( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Bill Cosby
Fatherhood by
Bill Cosby(
Book
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58 editions published between 1986 and 1997 in 14 languages and held by 3,457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A Dolphin book." A collection of ruminations, anecdotes, and vignettes based on Cosby's experiences as a son and father
58 editions published between 1986 and 1997 in 14 languages and held by 3,457 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A Dolphin book." A collection of ruminations, anecdotes, and vignettes based on Cosby's experiences as a son and father
Love and marriage by
Bill Cosby(
Book
)
28 editions published between 1953 and 1992 in 7 languages and held by 2,193 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides a humorous look at love and marriage from childhood romance to the institution of marriage
28 editions published between 1953 and 1992 in 7 languages and held by 2,193 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides a humorous look at love and marriage from childhood romance to the institution of marriage
Childhood by
Bill Cosby(
Book
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29 editions published between 1991 and 1997 in 9 languages and held by 2,148 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bill Cosby writes humorous stories of his childhood as well as stories about children today
29 editions published between 1991 and 1997 in 9 languages and held by 2,148 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bill Cosby writes humorous stories of his childhood as well as stories about children today
The meanest thing to say by
Bill Cosby(
Book
)
13 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 2,075 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a new boy in his second grade class tries to get the other students to play a game that involves saying the meanest things possible to one another, Little Bill shows him a better way to make friends
13 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 2,075 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a new boy in his second grade class tries to get the other students to play a game that involves saying the meanest things possible to one another, Little Bill shows him a better way to make friends
The best way to play by
Bill Cosby(
Book
)
18 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 1,930 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bill and his friends, avid fans of the television show "Space Explorers, " clamor to get the video game version, but they find that they have more fun using their imagination while playing outside
18 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 1,930 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bill and his friends, avid fans of the television show "Space Explorers, " clamor to get the video game version, but they find that they have more fun using their imagination while playing outside
The treasure hunt by
Bill Cosby(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 1,831 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One rainy day while his father listens to his old records, his mother polishes a silver platter, and his brother enjoys his baseball card collection, Little Bill discovers his own treasure, a talent for storytelling
11 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 1,831 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One rainy day while his father listens to his old records, his mother polishes a silver platter, and his brother enjoys his baseball card collection, Little Bill discovers his own treasure, a talent for storytelling
Clark : the autobiography of Clark Terry by
Clark Terry(
)
6 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Compelling from cover to cover, this is the story of one of the most recorded and beloved jazz trumpeters of all time. With unsparing honesty and a superb eye for detail, Clark Terry, born in 1920, takes us from his impoverished childhood in St. Louis, Missouri, where jazz could be heard everywhere, to the smoke-filled small clubs and carnivals across the Jim Crow South where he got his start, and on to worldwide acclaim. Terry takes us behind the scenes of jazz history as he introduces scores of legendary greats--Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington, Doc Severinsen, Ray Charles, Thelonious Monk, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Coleman Hawkins, Zoot Sims, and Dianne Reeves, among many others. Terry also reveals much about his own personal life, his experiences with racism, how he helped break the color barrier in 1960 when he joined the Tonight Show band on NBC, and why--at ninety years old--his students from around the world still call and visit him for lessons
6 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Compelling from cover to cover, this is the story of one of the most recorded and beloved jazz trumpeters of all time. With unsparing honesty and a superb eye for detail, Clark Terry, born in 1920, takes us from his impoverished childhood in St. Louis, Missouri, where jazz could be heard everywhere, to the smoke-filled small clubs and carnivals across the Jim Crow South where he got his start, and on to worldwide acclaim. Terry takes us behind the scenes of jazz history as he introduces scores of legendary greats--Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Dinah Washington, Doc Severinsen, Ray Charles, Thelonious Monk, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Coleman Hawkins, Zoot Sims, and Dianne Reeves, among many others. Terry also reveals much about his own personal life, his experiences with racism, how he helped break the color barrier in 1960 when he joined the Tonight Show band on NBC, and why--at ninety years old--his students from around the world still call and visit him for lessons
Super-fine Valentine by
Bill Cosby(
Book
)
9 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bill makes a special Valentine for Mia but is reluctant to give it to her, because he is afraid that the other children in their third grade class will tease him
9 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bill makes a special Valentine for Mia but is reluctant to give it to her, because he is afraid that the other children in their third grade class will tease him
The Black book by
M. A Harris(
Book
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8 editions published between 1974 and 2009 in English and held by 1,545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Now in a deluxe 35th anniversary hardcover edition, The Black book remains a breathtaking testament to the legendary wisdom, strength, and perseverance of Black men and women intent on freedom; features a new foreword and original poem by Toni Morrison
8 editions published between 1974 and 2009 in English and held by 1,545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Now in a deluxe 35th anniversary hardcover edition, The Black book remains a breathtaking testament to the legendary wisdom, strength, and perseverance of Black men and women intent on freedom; features a new foreword and original poem by Toni Morrison
Come on, people : on the path from victims to victors by
Bill Cosby(
Book
)
9 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 1,542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Addressing the problems facing many African American communities, encourages people to move forward in their lives by overcoming feelings of low self-esteem, fearfulness, and anger
9 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 1,542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Addressing the problems facing many African American communities, encourages people to move forward in their lives by overcoming feelings of low self-esteem, fearfulness, and anger
Shipwreck Saturday by
Bill Cosby(
Book
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7 editions published between 1997 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although his brother's friends make fun of it, Little Bill is very proud of the toy boat he has built and very upset when it is wrecked the first time he puts it in the water
7 editions published between 1997 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,478 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although his brother's friends make fun of it, Little Bill is very proud of the toy boat he has built and very upset when it is wrecked the first time he puts it in the water
My big lie by
Bill Cosby(
Book
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5 editions published between 1997 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bill gets in big trouble when he tells a fib to explain why he has come home late for dinner
5 editions published between 1997 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,459 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Little Bill gets in big trouble when he tells a fib to explain why he has come home late for dinner
One dark and scary night by
Bill Cosby(
Book
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6 editions published between 1998 and 2005 in English and held by 1,416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One night, little Bill is positive there are mean things in his dark closet and that they are just dying to get him. Only when Alice the great performs a magical tucking-in trick do the mean things go away for good
6 editions published between 1998 and 2005 in English and held by 1,416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One night, little Bill is positive there are mean things in his dark closet and that they are just dying to get him. Only when Alice the great performs a magical tucking-in trick do the mean things go away for good
Money troubles by
Bill Cosby(
Book
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3 editions published between 1998 and 2001 in English and held by 1,378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While trying to raise enough money for a telescope, Little Bill makes a discovery about generosity and the needs of others
3 editions published between 1998 and 2001 in English and held by 1,378 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While trying to raise enough money for a telescope, Little Bill makes a discovery about generosity and the needs of others
4 little girls by
Spike Lee(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and held by 1,227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a bomb tears through the basement of a black Baptist church on a peaceful fall morning, it takes the lives of four young girls; Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley and Addie Mae Collins. This racially motivated crime, taking place at a time when the civil rights movement is burning with a new flame, could have doused that flame forever. Instead it fuels a nation's outrage and brings Birmingham, Alabama to the forefront of America's concern
4 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and held by 1,227 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a bomb tears through the basement of a black Baptist church on a peaceful fall morning, it takes the lives of four young girls; Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley and Addie Mae Collins. This racially motivated crime, taking place at a time when the civil rights movement is burning with a new flame, could have doused that flame forever. Instead it fuels a nation's outrage and brings Birmingham, Alabama to the forefront of America's concern
Learning to survive : Black youth look for education and hope by
Atron Gentry(
)
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 1,204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The stories of gang members and former gang members show that positive solutions can be found to the crisis of American urban youth. Personal experiences and challenges similar to those faced by young black students are used to indicate that there is hope. It is evident that poor black youth cannot survive or become part of the mainstream in America without economic improvement. Interviews with gang members and former gang members make it apparent that even the most cynical want to get an education and find the "hope factor." Opening chapters review the crisis state in which urban children exist and the problems of equal education and of race and class in education. Chapters 3 through 5 focus on particular situations, describing the Westside Center in Pasadena (California), some California gangs, and Pace School, Los Angeles County. Chapter 6 reviews institutional racism and renewal and discusses a case study in the Boston (Massachusetts) secondary schools. Chapter 7 presents an agenda to save urban youth through a curriculum of love. (Contains 44 references.) (Sld)
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 1,204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The stories of gang members and former gang members show that positive solutions can be found to the crisis of American urban youth. Personal experiences and challenges similar to those faced by young black students are used to indicate that there is hope. It is evident that poor black youth cannot survive or become part of the mainstream in America without economic improvement. Interviews with gang members and former gang members make it apparent that even the most cynical want to get an education and find the "hope factor." Opening chapters review the crisis state in which urban children exist and the problems of equal education and of race and class in education. Chapters 3 through 5 focus on particular situations, describing the Westside Center in Pasadena (California), some California gangs, and Pace School, Los Angeles County. Chapter 6 reviews institutional racism and renewal and discusses a case study in the Boston (Massachusetts) secondary schools. Chapter 7 presents an agenda to save urban youth through a curriculum of love. (Contains 44 references.) (Sld)
Bill Cosby, himself by
Bill Cosby(
Visual
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21 editions published between 1982 and 2004 in English and held by 908 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the longtime masters of stand-up comedy, Bill Cosby treats his fans to this funny, satirical and heartwarming live concert filmed in Canada. His material ranges from the trials of marriage and parenthood, to the side-splitting antics of the very young, to a hilarious encounter at a dentist's office. Filled with spontaneity and electricity that only a live performance can provide
21 editions published between 1982 and 2004 in English and held by 908 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the longtime masters of stand-up comedy, Bill Cosby treats his fans to this funny, satirical and heartwarming live concert filmed in Canada. His material ranges from the trials of marriage and parenthood, to the side-splitting antics of the very young, to a hilarious encounter at a dentist's office. Filled with spontaneity and electricity that only a live performance can provide
In remembrance of Martin(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1996 and 2011 in English and held by 903 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Personal comments from family members, friends, former classmates, and advisors are chronicled in this moving piece honoring Dr. Martin Luther King. Includes the "I have a dream" speech on the Lincoln Memorial and other memorable events
9 editions published between 1996 and 2011 in English and held by 903 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Personal comments from family members, friends, former classmates, and advisors are chronicled in this moving piece honoring Dr. Martin Luther King. Includes the "I have a dream" speech on the Lincoln Memorial and other memorable events
Congratulations! now what? : a book for graduates by
Bill Cosby(
Book
)
7 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 815 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers a humorous look at college life, writing resumes, looking for a job, talking with recruiters, and the responsibilities of "real life."
7 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 815 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers a humorous look at college life, writing resumes, looking for a job, talking with recruiters, and the responsibilities of "real life."
Kids say the darndest things by
Bill Cosby(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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4 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 737 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Honeywood, Varnette P. Illustrator
- Rashad, Phylicia 1948- Other Performer Actor
- Bonet, Lisa 1967- Other Performer Actor
- Warner, Malcolm-Jamal Narrator Actor
- Pulliam, Keshia Knight Actor
- Le Beauf, Sabrina 1958- Actor
- Bledsoe, Tempestt Actor
- Little Bill (Fictitious character)
- Carsey-Werner Productions
- Culp, Robert 1930-2010 Other Interviewee Performer Director Author of screenplay Actor
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Associated Subjects
16th Street Baptist Church Bombing (Birmingham, Alabama : 1963) Actors African American children African American churches African American civil rights workers African American orators African Americans African Americans--Civil rights African Americans--Conduct of life African Americans--Psychology African Americans--Social conditions Aging Alabama--Birmingham American wit and humor Bombings Child rearing Children Civil rights movements College graduates--Employment Comedians Cosby, Bill, Cosby show (Television program : 1984-1992) Entertainers Families Fathers Fear of the dark Generosity Great-grandmothers Heirlooms Honesty Humorous recitations Imagination Job hunting King, Martin Luther,--Jr., Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) Love Marriage Murder Play Race relations Schools Self-realization Sixteenth Street Baptist Church (Birmingham, Ala.) Stand-up comedy Storytelling Tardiness Toys United States Valentine's Day Video games
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Alternative Names
Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby acteur américain
Bill Cosby actor american
Bill Cosby aktor amerykański
Bill Cosby americký herec
Bill Cosby Amerikaans acteur
Bill Cosby amerikanesche Komiker
Bill Cosby amerikansk skådespelare, komiker, regissör, filmproducent och författare
Bill Cosby amerikansk skuespiller
Bill Cosby attore, comico e cantante statunitense
Bill Cosby cómico estadounidense
Bill Cosby jogador de futebol americano dos Estados Unidos
Bill Cosby pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
Bill Cosby US-amerikanischer Schauspieler, Komiker, Sänger und Autor
Bill Kosbi
Bills Kosbijs
Cosby Bill
Cosby, William H.
Cosby, William H. 1937-
Cosby, William H. 1937- Dr
Cosby, William H. 1937- Jr
Cosby, William H., Dr. 1937-
Cosby, William H., Jr. 1937-
Cosby, William Henry 1937-
Cosby, William Henry (jr)
Cosby, William Henry, Jr., 1937-
Gulielmus Cosby
The Cos
William Henry Cosby, Jr
Μπιλ Κόσμπι
Бил Козби
Білл Косбі
Косби, Билл
Косби, Билл американский актёр, режиссёр, продюсер, сценарист, музыкант и политический активист
ביל קוסבי
ביל קוסבי שחקן אמריקאי
קוסבי, ביל.
קוסבי, ביל 1937-
بيل كوسبي
بیل کازبی
빌 코스비
빌 코스비 미국의 코미디언, 배우
코스비, 빌 1937-
コズビー, ビル
ビル・コスビー
比爾·寇司比
比爾·寇司比 美国演员
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