I, Libertine

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I, Libertine

Cover of first edition (paperback)
Author	Frederick R. Ewing (Theodore Sturgeon)
Cover artist	Frank Kelly Freas
Language	English
Genre	Historical fiction
Publisher	Ballantine Books
Publication date	1956
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (hardcover & paperback)
Pages	151

I, Libertine is a historical 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 did not actually exist, Shepherd approved a 1956 edition of the book written mainly by Theodore Sturgeon—which was later claimed to have become an actual best-seller, with all profits donated to charity.