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Writer, married to @LisaBrownDraws. Official news and announcements, and very rare personal tweets signed by DH. | @lemonysnicket
San Francisco
Joined May 2014
Happy holidays to my people.
If you read this series in middle school, you’re LGBT now.
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.@lisabrowndraws & I are giving 1 million dollars to @PPFA. We’ve been very fortunate, and good fortune should be shared with noble causes.
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Unfortunately. .
We regret to announce that Lemony Snicket's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' is undergoing a terrifying transformation, commiserating 25 years of tragedy and gloom inflicted on young readers. 😱. Books 1-6 out April 25th. Pre-order today: .#ASOUE
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A first look at Justice Strauss and Dr. Orwell. Later this week, the @Unfortunate trailer.
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The @unfortunate trailer is coming tomorrow. For today, our final cast reveal–– @AlfreWoodard as Aunt Josephine:
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This beautiful vinyl pressing of A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS #1 (narrated by Tim Curry) is now available for pre-order:
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For fans of a Series of Unfortunate Events who want more: consider All the Wrong Questions
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COVER REVEAL: I must regretfully announce the all-new 25th anniversary collectors editions of A Series of Unfortunate Events, featuring new cover illustrations by Emily Gravett. The first of six will release this April. Learn more here:.
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Eleanora Poe, whomever you are: I owe you a gimlet, you trickster. --DH
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Please look no further into the matter of the Very Flammable Dandelions. –DH.
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For @Variety, a discussion of my new collaboration with @artofmmignola (creator of HELLBOY) from @beehivebks. Presenting: an illuminated edition of Carlo Collodi's classic novel Pinocchio, including art by Mr. Mignola and annotations by @lemonysnicket.
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For the first time ever — and just in time for the holiday season — you can get your very own Lemony Snicket merch! Thanks to the good folks at @OutofPrintTees. Get yours while supplies last:
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Warning: contains discussion of spoilers, if you haven't watched @Unfortunate yet.
A Series of Unfortunate Events Author Daniel Handler on Bringing the Baudelaires’ Miserable World to Netflix #ASOUE
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Announcing: the new book from Daniel Handler aka @lemonysnicket!. Part memoir, part how-to, part critical inquiry, "AND THEN? AND THEN? WHAT ELSE?" explores the art of joyfully finding yourself in the essential strangeness of literature. Pre-order now:
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Let’s donate to #WeNeedDiverseBooks to #CelebrateJackie. I’m in for $10,000, and matching your money for 24 hours up to $100,000. -DH [3/4[.
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Unfortunate news! The ASOUE vinyl (narrated by Tim Curry) is on sale this week, and this week only. 20% off! . The deal ends 11/18, so get yours today:
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Literature is of course a way of making something that was not there before. Today on my doorstep arrived early copies of a book some people told me could not exist. My afternoon espresso tastes much less bitter than usual.
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Part memoir, part inspiration for aspiring writers, AND THEN? AND THEN? WHAT ELSE? traces one writer's sometimes challenging, often amusing, path toward a life in literature. Pre-orders are available now:.
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Rick Barot, giving me a lump in my throat since college.
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A cheering note tucked into my order from @ssbcpunk, purveyors of fine comics with bonkers and/or queer bent. If you have, say, a young person in your life who is spending too much time onscreen—and you do—why not order them some weird things printed on paper?
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My remarks on Wednesday night at #NBAwards were monstrously inappropriate and yes, racist. -DH [1/4].
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Let arguments commence over (from left) UK vs. US jackets…
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The UK edition has arrived, with a photograph of me depicting my reaction to a photograph of me on the cover of a book.
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A sobering article about the mounting challenges faced by noble librarians like Martha Hickson — 2022's recipient of the Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity. We were proud to honor Martha and the incredible work she's done.
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The Sellout, #ASOUE & more–– what the stars of @LemonySnicket’s #ASeriesofUnfortunateEvents are reading, @vulture:
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Usually a publication day finds me far from home, meeting readers face to face. I salute you from a distance tonight, with an Old-Fashioned made from the last of the plums.
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Your weekly reminder that I’m signing any books of mine ordered from @Booksmith, or any books by deceased authors in the public domain from whom you’d like to hear. Just add a note to your order!
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A special signed edition of my forthcoming book will be available in certain locations… Look for it August 31.
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Leaning in close to one of the exhibits at and startled to find my bureaucratic influence.
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"A Series of Unfortunate Events" to be adapted by @netflix as a new series: http://t.co/DKTvoWLYtq.
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. and not to overshadow their achievements with my own ill-conceived attempts at humor. I clearly failed, and I’m sorry. -DH [2/2].
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Looks like The End: such a privilege & delight to work with Aziza Aba Butain, Joshua Conkel, Sigrid Gilmer & Joe Tracz. #SnicketWritersRoom
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Attending #BookExpo? June 2: @lemonysnicket (or representative) & @ActuallyNPH talk at 2pm on the Main Stage; signing at 3:30pm, Table 2.
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The prequel to #asoue that takes place before @Unfortunate #ASeriesOfUnfortunateEvents is #atwq by @lemonysnicket:
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Delighted to run into @dirtbagg on the subway. In NYC for the @Unfortunate premiere tonight. #ASoUE #atwq -DH
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My new memoir AND THEN? AND THEN? WHAT ELSE? is out from @LiverightPub on May 21st. Pre-order it now anywhere books are sold, and don't forget to mark your calendars! I'll be on the road discussing the book for most of May. Come say hello!
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Two olives are permitted on especially festive occasions.
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Stumbled upon a photo of the beleaguered, thrice-fired screenwriter on the set of the @lemonysnicket movie.
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It’s a good time to write! To that end, here’s a prompt inspired by my friends @826national and @826valencia. For other useful (and free!) writing resources for students, visit Support their critical work at:
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My wife @lisabrowndraws and I are continuing donations to several local and national programs, in solidarity. For those able to join us, here is a thread of recent donations:.
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Brown Girl Dreaming is an amazing novel and we need more voices like Jacqueline Woodson. -DH [4/4].
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Shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Susan Anway, vocalist with the Magnetic Fields, among others. My heart always breaks hearing this song; now for new reasons.
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Seems like a good day to support local bookstores! I’m personalizing any books of mine (or @lemonysnicket’s) ordered from @Booksmith, as well as any books by deceased authors from whom you’d like to hear. Add a note to your order, or use
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I’m giving books away in celebration of @NationalBook Awards @neilhimself is giving books away because he can’t read. -DH [1/2].
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#YA4Hillary #ImWithHer ✔️ (poster by @wendymac, available @avfkw in the East Bay, free if you hang it facing out)
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A reminder to nominate your local librarians! Nominations for the Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity are open until Feb 3, 2020.
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It would be heartbreaking for the #NBAwards conversation to focus on my behavior instead of great books. So can we do this? -DH [2/4].
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For now, enjoy this excerpt from the style guide of the forthcoming @lemonysnicket book. More of the book is coming soon.
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The best plots are cooked up while something delicious is cooked up too. #SnicketWritersRoom ––DH
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The line between disgusting and delicious is often a thin one.
"It's not good, but it's in!". Join @DanielHandler (often mistaken for @lemonysnicket) as he makes and taste tests parsley soda, the drink of choice for the elite in A Series of Unfortunate Events! Are you going to give it a try? .
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.@alexjaureguiis No character was designated by race in the text, and I’m working with @Netflix for the show to reflect this. -DH.
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It’s that time of year again! Order any @lemonysnicket or Daniel Handler books from fave local indie bookshop @Booksmith’s website (, and I’ll sign and personalize them for you!. Questions? Write to orders@booksmith.com
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Don't forget! From now until the end of the year, order any of my books (or @lemonysnicket's) from @Booksmith, and I’ll gift you one of my favorite books of 2020. Just indicate your first choice from the thread below on your order form. #ShopIndie #ShopLocal #ShopEarly
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My job at last night's National Book Awards #NBAwards was to shine a light on tremendous writers, including Jacqueline Woodson. -DH [1/2].
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Late last night I thought this was worth writing down and now offer it to the world in a state of utter puzzlement.
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Hats off to @artofmmignola, for this portrait of @lemonysnicket in our forthcoming Illuminated Edition of Pinocchio (out from @beehivebks). Click through to the link to take a look and secure your copy today!.
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Now through the end of the year, order any of my books (or @lemonysnicket's) from my local shop @Booksmith and I’ll buy you one of my favorite books of the year. Just add a "comment" to your order indicating your choice from the list below. #ShopIndie #ShopLocal #shopearly
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"I do not want to leave.I do not want to stay. I turn with shame to watch.the birds among the branches.". —Du Fu, A Life in Poetry.
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When I open, I want to be the umbrella,.Not the pocketknife. —Ruth Madievsky, Emergency Brake.
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Box, stolen long ago from a library, in which I keep index cards for a new book. Note optimistic label from original owners.
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As the holidays approach, treat yourself or someone else to a signed copy of any Daniel Handler or Lemony Snicket book!. Just order whatever you’d like from @Booksmith’s website, and we’ll do the rest. Ships internationally, please direct any questions to orders@booksmith.com.
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“When I was first writing A Series of Unfortunate Events, I was wandering around everywhere saying, ‘I am a complete rip-off of Edward Gorey,’ and everyone said, ‘Who’s that?’ Now everyone says, ‘That’s right; you are a complete rip-off of Edward Gorey!’ "
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Dear @GreenAppleBooks, thank you for looking for my notebook which I told you I left in your store. It was in my bag all the time. One of the reasons I support independent bookstores is that they in turn support stark raving lunatics such as myself.
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"We preserve. ourselves among. ignorant beasts.by appearing. as angels.". –– Barry Gifford, The Stars Above Veracruz.
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|￣￣￣￣￣￣ |.|#TeamSnicket|.| ＿＿＿＿＿__| .(\__/) || .(•ㅅ•) || ./ づ.
What am I ? dear god, which side AM I on?
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My favorite reads of 2015, and how you might get your hands on some. -DH
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Had a magical time toasting BOTTLE GROVE with @neilhimself last night. Thanks to @WaterstonesPicc for putting on the show, and everyone who crammed in for a conversation about books!
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I am thrilled to announce a new collaboration with the great @artofmmignola (creator of HELLBOY)!. Our ILLUMINATED EDITION of Carlo Collodi’s Classic PINOCCHIO features 50+ illustrations and 100+ annotations by @lemonysnicket. Donate and get yours today: .
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Now available for signature: Aaron Poochigian’s lively translation of The Flowers of Evil, by Charles Baudelaire, afterword by a man who has been dreaming of this since he was twelve.
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Last call to order your signed Lemony Snicket or Daniel Handler book (and get a free gift) in 2022!. Order any Handler or Snicket book on @Booksmith’s website, and I’ll sign it and throw in a copy of one of my favorite books of the year, Kathryn Davis’s AURELIA, AURÉLIA (on me!).
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Attention, writers! Applications are now open for the 2023 Brown Handler Writer's Residency!. In a city that is increasingly unaffordable for writers, this residency provides dedicated space for writers to work on a project of their choosing. Learn more:
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