50 years ago: Winnie Ille Pu, bestseller.

Veni, Vidi, Vici: A look at the PW bestseller list of 50 years ago (1961) reveals Winnie Ille Pu, the Latin translation of Milne's Winnie the Pooh by Alexander Lenard, in spot no. 7. It's still in print today. Read this interesting New York Times piece on its unexpected success.

Veni, vidi...

The Warrior Librarian has translated various helpful phrases into Latin, such as "Re vera, cara mea, mea nil refert" (Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn) and "Stultus est licut stultus facit" (Stupid is as stupid does).

And for the Latin speaker on your holiday list: Winnie the Pooh is now available in Latin (Winnie Ille Pu).